Pulaski County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pulaski County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski 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 Waynesville, Pulaski County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Pulaski 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. Waynesville

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Very Common6 obs.

Iresine rhizomatosa

Juda's-bush

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common5 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common5 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common5 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Common5 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common4 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common4 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Common4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common4 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional4 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Occasional4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Desmodium canescens

hoary tick-trefoil

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

St. Robert

Importance: 0.25

26 species

+285% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

St. Robert

Importance: 0.25

26 species

+285% 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. Waynesville

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Very Common6 obs.

Iresine rhizomatosa

Juda's-bush

Very Common6 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common5 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common5 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common5 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Common5 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common4 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common4 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Common4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common4 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional4 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Occasional4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

frostweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Desmodium canescens

hoary tick-trefoil

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare4 obs.

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