Douglas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas 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 Ava, Douglas County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ava

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common3 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ava

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ava

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ava

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common3 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare2 obs.

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