Hickory County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hickory County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Hickory 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 Hermitage, Hickory County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Hickory 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. Hermitage

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common3 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus echinatus

teasel sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium hispidum

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 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. Hermitage

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common3 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus echinatus

teasel sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenium hispidum

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Rare2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

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