Meridian
Ecosystem Overview
The Meridian ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County nearby has 46% more documented species, Meridian offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 lauderdale 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 27 total documented species.
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Polistes exclamans
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Sitta pusilla
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Oxydendrum arboreum
sourwood
Euphorbia hyssopifolia
Hyssopleaf sandmat
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Pinus elliottii
Slash Pine
Setaria parviflora
Marsh bristlegrass
Potamogeton natans
broad-leaved pondweed
Jacquemontia tamnifolia
hairy clustervine
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lauderdale County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Meridianwithin Lauderdale County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.