Picayune
Ecosystem Overview
The Picayune ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in pearl river 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 Pearl River County nearby has 87% more documented species, Picayune offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 pearl river 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 13 total documented species.
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Castianeira amoena
Dichanthelium scabriusculum
Eryngium integrifolium
Erigeron vernus
Symphyotrichum dumosum
rice-button aster
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Rhexia alifanus
Rhexia petiolata
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Racer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pearl River County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Picayunewithin Pearl River County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.