Forrest County
Ecosystem Overview
The Forrest County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in forrest county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby 40th Place Lake, Forrest County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 forrest county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen Magnolia
Pinus palustris
longleaf pine
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Pinus glabra
spruce pine
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Arundinaria tecta
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Stagmomantis carolina
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Forrest County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Forrest Countywithin Forrest County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.