Iron County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Iron County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Iron County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ironton, Iron County hosts 38% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ironton

+38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14.18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9.58 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common9.09 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common5.38 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common5.34 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common3.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.71 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.62 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common3 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional3 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.84 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional2.26 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional2.13 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2.13 obs.

Dichanthelium bicknellii

Rare2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ironton

+38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14.18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common9.58 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common9.09 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common5.38 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common5.34 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common3.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3.71 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.62 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common3 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional3 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.84 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional2.26 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional2.13 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2.13 obs.

Dichanthelium bicknellii

Rare2 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Rare2 obs.

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