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Southaven

Ecosystem Overview

The Southaven ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in desoto county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeSoto County nearby has 92% more documented species, Southaven offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 4 desoto county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

8
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 4 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. DeSoto County
-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Nephrotoma suturalis

Very Common1 obs.
Atomosia puella

Atomosia puella

Very Common1 obs.
Prosapia bicincta

Prosapia bicincta

Very Common1 obs.
Armadillidium vulgare

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common1 obs.
Calosoma sayi

Calosoma sayi

Very Common1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.
Megacopta cribraria

Megacopta cribraria

Common1 obs.
Polistes dominula

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Desoto County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Southavenwithin Desoto County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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