Steele Bayou

Ecosystem Overview

The Steele Bayou ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Issaquena County, Mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Issaquena County nearby has 94% more documented species, Steele Bayou offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Issaquena County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Issaquena County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Very Common0.05 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common0.04 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Very Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Issaquena County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Issaquena County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-94% vs. current

Mayersville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Pilcher Point

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Mayersville

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Millers Landing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Rose Hill Church Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+400% vs. current

Moon Lake Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+400% 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 Issaquena County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Very Common0.05 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Carya illinoinensis

Pecan

Very Common0.04 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Very Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Issaquena County County, Mississippi

Nearby Natural Areas

Issaquena County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-94% vs. current

Mayersville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Pilcher Point

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% vs. current

Mayersville

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Millers Landing

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+400% vs. current

Rose Hill Church Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+400% vs. current

Moon Lake Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Issaquena County

-94% species diversity