Barry County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Barry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Barry County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cassville, Barry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Barry County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cassville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common14 obs.

Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides

Missouri maidenbush

Very Common4 obs.

Luxilus pilsbryi

Duskystripe shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern redbelly dace

Common2 obs.

Cottus carolinae

Banded Sculpin

Common2 obs.

Liatris hirsuta

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common2 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Common2 obs.

Fraxinus quadrangulata

blue ash

Occasional2 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

prairie-parsley

Occasional2 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Occasional2 obs.

Ruellia strepens

limestone wild petunia

Occasional2 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

finger poppy-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Rare2 obs.

Olethreutes ochrosuffusanum

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cassville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common14 obs.

Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides

Missouri maidenbush

Very Common4 obs.

Luxilus pilsbryi

Duskystripe shiner

Very Common3 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern redbelly dace

Common2 obs.

Cottus carolinae

Banded Sculpin

Common2 obs.

Liatris hirsuta

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common2 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Common2 obs.

Fraxinus quadrangulata

blue ash

Occasional2 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

prairie-parsley

Occasional2 obs.

Silene regia

royal catchfly

Occasional2 obs.

Ruellia strepens

limestone wild petunia

Occasional2 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

finger poppy-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Rare2 obs.

Olethreutes ochrosuffusanum

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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