Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass 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 Harrisonville, Cass County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrisonville

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cass County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrisonville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Peculiar

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cass County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrisonville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Peculiar

Importance: 0.28

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrisonville

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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