Meridian

Ecosystem Overview

The Meridian ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lauderdale County nearby has 5% more documented species, Meridian offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Lauderdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common2.14 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common2.09 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.76 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.69 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1.47 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common1.24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita lavendula

Coker'S Lavender Staining Amanita

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

Floating Pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria parviflora

Marsh Bristlegrass

Rare1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare1 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+106%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-5% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+106% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+174% vs. current

Key Brothers Industrial Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+236% vs. current

Key Field

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+825% vs. current

Northwood Country Club

in Meridian

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+85% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% vs. current

Magnolia Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% 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 74 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common4.4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common2.14 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Very Common2.09 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.76 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.69 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1.47 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common1.24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Amanita lavendula

Coker'S Lavender Staining Amanita

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus coccineus

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

Floating Pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria parviflora

Marsh Bristlegrass

Rare1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare1 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+106%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-5% vs. current

Meridian

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+106% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+174% vs. current

Key Brothers Industrial Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+236% vs. current

Key Field

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+825% vs. current

Northwood Country Club

in Meridian

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+85% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% vs. current

Magnolia Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+95% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-5% species diversity