Petal
Ecosystem Overview
The Petal ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in forrest county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Forrest County nearby has 89% more documented species, Petal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 forrest county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Aspidoscelis sexlineatus
Six-lined Racerunner
Lolium perenne
perennial rye-grass
Tradescantia virginiana
widow's-tears
Physostegia angustifolia
Ranunculus sardous
hairy buttercup
Gamochaeta argyrinea
Hypericum galioides
Triodanis biflora
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Forrest County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Petal. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Petalwithin Forrest County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.