Ripley County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Ripley County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Ripley County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Avon Gibson Lake, Ripley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Ripley County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Avon Gibson Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Carex hirtifolia

Hairy Wood Sedge

Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium laxiflorum

soft-tuft panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

starved panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Metepeira labyrinthea

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora corniculata

Rare1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Avon Gibson Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Carex hirtifolia

Hairy Wood Sedge

Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium scoparium

velvety panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium laxiflorum

soft-tuft panic grass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

starved panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Metepeira labyrinthea

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora corniculata

Rare1 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Rare1 obs.

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