Iron County

Ecosystem Overview

The Iron County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Iron 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 Lake Killarney, Iron County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Iron 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. Lake Killarney

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common2 obs.

Carex crinita

Fringed sedge

Common2 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Desmodium rotundifolium

Round-Leaved Tick-Trefoil

Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Dichanthelium bicknellii

Rare2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus pustulatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iron County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironton

Importance: 0.34

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arcadia

Importance: 0.23

6 species

+1567% 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 Iron County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iron County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironton

Importance: 0.34

20 species

+400% vs. current

Arcadia

Importance: 0.23

6 species

+1567% 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. Lake Killarney

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common2 obs.

Carex crinita

Fringed sedge

Common2 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common2 obs.

Desmodium rotundifolium

Round-Leaved Tick-Trefoil

Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Dichanthelium bicknellii

Rare2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus pustulatus

Rare1 obs.

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