Dent County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dent County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Dent 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 Salem, Dent County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dent 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. Salem

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common11 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Zanclognatha pedipilalis

Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Common3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common3 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional3 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional3 obs.

Olethreutes astrologana

Occasional2 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare2 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dent County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Salem

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Dent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dent County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Salem

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Salem

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common11 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common4 obs.

Zanclognatha pedipilalis

Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Common3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Common3 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional3 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional3 obs.

Olethreutes astrologana

Occasional2 obs.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare2 obs.

Disonycha alternata

Rare2 obs.

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