Tupelo
Ecosystem Overview
The Tupelo ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in lee county, mississippi, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lee County nearby has 58% more documented species, Tupelo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 lee 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 38 total documented species.
Silphium terebinthinaceum
dock-rosinweed
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Amblyomma maculatum
Gulf Coast tick
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Parmotrema austrosinense
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Tripsacum dactyloides
gama grass
Carex cherokeensis
Cherokee sedge
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lee County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tupelowithin Lee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.