Callaway County

Ecosystem Overview

The Callaway County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Callaway County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fulton, Callaway County hosts 6800% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Callaway County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton

+6800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Carex frankii

Frank's sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Common2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtolobus tuberosa

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3350%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Callaway County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Little Dixie Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% 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 Callaway County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3350%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Callaway County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Little Dixie Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton

+6800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Carex frankii

Frank's sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Common2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtolobus tuberosa

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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