Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Raytown, Jackson County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Raytown

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common20 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common17 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common10 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common10 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common9 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common9 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional8 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare7 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Raytown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Blue Springs

Importance: 0.41

39 species

+156% vs. current

Spring Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Unity Village

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lotawana

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blue Springs Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Raytown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Blue Springs

Importance: 0.41

39 species

+156% vs. current

Spring Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Unity Village

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lotawana

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Blue Springs Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Raytown

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common20 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common17 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common16 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common10 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common10 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common9 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common9 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common8 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional8 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare7 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare7 obs.

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