Jasper County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jasper County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carthage, Jasper County hosts 2100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Carthage

+2100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Planodes virginicum

Virginia cress

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus gracilis

Prairie Crayfish

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Rare1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Carthage

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Webb City

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Carterville

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3200% 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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Carthage

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Webb City

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Carterville

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3200% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Carthage

+2100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common4 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Planodes virginicum

Virginia cress

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Procambarus gracilis

Prairie Crayfish

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Rare1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nephrotoma suturalis

Rare1 obs.

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