Indianola

Ecosystem Overview

The Indianola ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Sunflower County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sunflower County nearby has 53% more documented species, Indianola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Sunflower County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Sunflower County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.69 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Very Common0.33 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.22 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Very Common0.22 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.22 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Common0.22 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Common0.2 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common0.12 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.12 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-Spotted Pennant

Common0.12 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional0.12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.12 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.12 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional0.12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.08 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Rare0.08 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare0.08 obs.

Trichopoda lanipes

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sunflower County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunflower County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

Indianola Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Caile

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+414% vs. current

Milroy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+414% vs. current

Frazier

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+500% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Indianola Country Club

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Heathman

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% 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 Sunflower County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+177%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sunflower County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunflower County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

Indianola Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Caile

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+414% vs. current

Milroy

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+414% vs. current

Frazier

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+500% vs. current

Brooks

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Indianola Country Club

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Heathman

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.69 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Very Common0.33 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.22 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Very Common0.22 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.22 obs.

Diadasia enavata

Common0.22 obs.

Narcissus tazetta

Cream Narcissus

Common0.2 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common0.12 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.12 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-Spotted Pennant

Common0.12 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Occasional0.12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.12 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional0.12 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional0.12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.11 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.08 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Rare0.08 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare0.08 obs.

Trichopoda lanipes

Rare0.08 obs.

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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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Sunflower County

-53% species diversity