Key Field

Ecosystem Overview

The Key Field ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lauderdale County nearby has 90% more documented species, Key Field offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #72 for species diversity among 100 Lauderdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 28th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Very Common0.04 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common0.03 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.02 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.02 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.02 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-90% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-89% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-78% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-70% vs. current

Key Brothers Industrial Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-64% vs. current

Northwood Country Club

in Meridian

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-80% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-79% vs. current

Magnolia Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-79% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lauderdale County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Very Common0.04 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common0.03 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.02 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common0.02 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.02 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-90% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-89% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-78% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-70% vs. current

Key Brothers Industrial Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-64% vs. current

Northwood Country Club

in Meridian

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-80% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-79% vs. current

Magnolia Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-79% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-90% species diversity