Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Hillsboro, Jefferson County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Hillsboro

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common19 obs.

Clematis fremontii

Fremont's clematis

Very Common15 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common13 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common9 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Very Common9 obs.

Oenothera macrocarpa

Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Common8 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common7 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common7 obs.

Idaea demissaria

Red-Bordered Wave Moth

Common7 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Occasional6 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional6 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional6 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional6 obs.

Schinia arcigera

Arcigera Flower Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional6 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Rare6 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Rare5 obs.

Abagrotis alternata

Greater Red Dart

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.35

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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.35

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. Hillsboro

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common19 obs.

Clematis fremontii

Fremont's clematis

Very Common15 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common13 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common9 obs.

Echinacea simulata

Very Common9 obs.

Oenothera macrocarpa

Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common8 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Common8 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common7 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common7 obs.

Idaea demissaria

Red-Bordered Wave Moth

Common7 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Occasional6 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional6 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Occasional6 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Occasional6 obs.

Schinia arcigera

Arcigera Flower Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional6 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Rare6 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Rare5 obs.

Abagrotis alternata

Greater Red Dart

Rare5 obs.

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