Laclede County

Ecosystem Overview

The Laclede County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Laclede 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 Lebanon, Laclede County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Laclede 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. Lebanon

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common5 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common5 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Very Common5 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional3 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Laclede County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% 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 Laclede County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Laclede County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% 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. Lebanon

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common5 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common5 obs.

Krigia biflora

two-flowered Cynthia

Very Common5 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Very Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional3 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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