Daviess County

Ecosystem Overview

The Daviess County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Daviess 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 Gallatin, Daviess County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Daviess 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. Gallatin

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Daviess County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Jamesport

Importance: 0.22

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 Daviess County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Daviess County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Jamesport

Importance: 0.22

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. Gallatin

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Eusarca confusaria

Confused Eusarca Moth

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

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