Meridian

Ecosystem Overview

The Meridian ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lauderdale County nearby has 46% more documented species, Meridian offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Lauderdale County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria parviflora

Marsh bristlegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Rare1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.39

50 species

-46% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lauderdale County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Lauderdale County

Importance: 0.39

50 species

-46% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lauderdale County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia hyssopifolia

Hyssopleaf sandmat

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus elliottii

Slash Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Setaria parviflora

Marsh bristlegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Rare1 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

hairy clustervine

Rare1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

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