Batesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Batesville ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Panola County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Panola County nearby has 35% more documented species, Batesville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Panola County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Panola County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Prionus imbricornis

Common1 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Cuterebra emasculator

Rare1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Panola County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Panola County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% 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 Panola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Panola County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Panola County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2067% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Panola County

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Prionus imbricornis

Common1 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Cuterebra emasculator

Rare1 obs.

Gnophomyia tristissima

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha virginica

Rare1 obs.

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