Indian Hills Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Hills Conservation Area ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Scotland County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scotland County nearby has 72% more documented species, Indian Hills Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 38 Scotland County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Scotland County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.74 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.44 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.35 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.35 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.34 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.19 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.14 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Common0.09 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Redpoll

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Occasional0.06 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.04 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Rare0.03 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scotland County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Scotland County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-72% vs. current

South Gorin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Rutledge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Bible Grove

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+950% vs. current

Middle Fabius

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Kilwinning

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Scotland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scotland County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Scotland County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-72% vs. current

South Gorin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Rutledge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Bible Grove

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+950% vs. current

Middle Fabius

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Kilwinning

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.74 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.44 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.35 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.35 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common0.34 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.19 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.14 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Common0.09 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Redpoll

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.06 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.06 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Occasional0.06 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.04 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Rare0.03 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Rare0.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Scotland County

-72% species diversity