Christian County

Ecosystem Overview

The Christian County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Christian 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 Treatment Pond, Christian County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Christian County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Treatment Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchospora capillacea

Capillary Beakrush

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium villosissimum

white-haired panicgrass

Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Common2 obs.

Pepsis menechma

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Turritis glabra

Tower Rockcress

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Argyrochosma dealbata

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Christian County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ozark

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% 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 Christian County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Christian County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ozark

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% 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. Treatment Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchospora capillacea

Capillary Beakrush

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium villosissimum

white-haired panicgrass

Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Common2 obs.

Pepsis menechma

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Turritis glabra

Tower Rockcress

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Argyrochosma dealbata

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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