Gautier
Ecosystem Overview
The Gautier ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in jackson county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pascagoula nearby has 17% more documented species, Gautier offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 4 jackson county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Parapoynx allionealis
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Rhynchospora cephalantha
Lygodium japonicum
Japanese climbing fern
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Rhynchospora elliottii
Libellula auripennis
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jackson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gautierwithin Jackson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.