Laurel
Ecosystem Overview
The Laurel ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in jones county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jones County nearby has 71% more documented species, Laurel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 jones 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 29 total documented species.
Oxalis articulata
Pink Oxalis
Demodex canis
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Quercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
Oxalis debilis
Pink woodsorrel
Stachys floridana
Florida betony
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Elaeagnus pungens
Thorny olive
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Lactuca canadensis
Devil'S Weed
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringetree
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Symphyotrichum divaricatum
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jones County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Laurelwithin Jones County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.