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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Cottonmouth
Mayapple
Pawpaw
Southern Leopard Frog
Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Beefsteakplant
Woodbine
Bumble Bee

Zigzag Salamander

Redroot
Ragweed
Tiger Swallowtail
Dwarf Larkspur

Longtail Salamander

Cave Salamander
Plainbelly Water Snake
White Trout Lily
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape Girardeau County County, Missouri
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 Cape Girardeau County County.
The Cape Girardeau County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Delta, Cape Girardeau County hosts 7300% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Cape Girardeau County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.