Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk 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 Bolivar, Polk County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Bolivar

+270% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common7 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common5 obs.

Pediomelum esculentum

prairie apple

Very Common5 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common4 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

prairie-parsley

Common4 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common4 obs.

Melanthium virginicum

Common4 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Common3 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common3 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Common3 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Occasional3 obs.

Camassia angusta

Occasional3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago gattingeri

Occasional3 obs.

Sporobolus heterolepis

Northern Dropseed

Rare2 obs.

Muhlenbergia capillaris

hairy-awn muhly

Rare2 obs.

Hesperostipa spartea

porcupine bunchgrass

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Polk County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Bolivar

Importance: 0.36

27 species

+270% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Polk County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Bolivar

Importance: 0.36

27 species

+270% 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. Bolivar

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common7 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common5 obs.

Pediomelum esculentum

prairie apple

Very Common5 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Very Common5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common4 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

prairie-parsley

Common4 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Common4 obs.

Melanthium virginicum

Common4 obs.

Viola sagittata

Arrow-Leaved Violet

Common3 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common3 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Common3 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Occasional3 obs.

Camassia angusta

Occasional3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago gattingeri

Occasional3 obs.

Sporobolus heterolepis

Northern Dropseed

Rare2 obs.

Muhlenbergia capillaris

hairy-awn muhly

Rare2 obs.

Hesperostipa spartea

porcupine bunchgrass

Rare2 obs.

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