Webster County

Ecosystem Overview

The Webster County ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Webster County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Marshfield, Webster County hosts 375% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Webster County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshfield

+375% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern redbelly dace

Common1 obs.

Carex bushii

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

starved panicgrass

Common1 obs.

Parasola auricoma

Goldenhaired Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus brachycarpus

short-fruited rush

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon

round-seed panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Petticoat-Climber

Occasional1 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Webster County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshfield

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+375% 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 Webster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Webster County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshfield

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+375% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshfield

+375% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern redbelly dace

Common1 obs.

Carex bushii

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

starved panicgrass

Common1 obs.

Parasola auricoma

Goldenhaired Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus brachycarpus

short-fruited rush

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon

round-seed panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Petticoat-Climber

Occasional1 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Rare1 obs.

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