Ripley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ripley County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 69 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 Naylor, Ripley County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Ripley County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Naylor

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common7.81 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.52 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Very Common5.61 obs.

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common5.08 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common5 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common4.97 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Common4.94 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common4.83 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common4.68 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common4.61 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional4.59 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional4.56 obs.

Fundulus olivaceus

Blackspotted Topminnow

Occasional4.53 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional4.47 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional4.4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional4.38 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Rare4.28 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare4.08 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ripley County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Fourche Creek Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Little Black Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+381% vs. current

Fern Nook Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+185% vs. current

Handy

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+126% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+250% vs. current

Overcup Fen Natural Area

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+250% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+492% 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 Ripley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ripley County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Fourche Creek Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Little Black Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+381% vs. current

Fern Nook Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+185% vs. current

Handy

Importance: 0.50

34 species

+126% vs. current

Pleasant Grove

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+250% vs. current

Overcup Fen Natural Area

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+250% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+492% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Naylor

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common7.81 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common6.52 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Very Common5.61 obs.

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common5.08 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common5 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common4.97 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Common4.94 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common4.83 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common4.68 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common4.61 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional4.59 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional4.56 obs.

Fundulus olivaceus

Blackspotted Topminnow

Occasional4.53 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional4.47 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional4.4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional4.38 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Rare4.28 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare4.08 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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