Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Troy, Lincoln County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Troy

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common6 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common4 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional4 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elsberry

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% vs. current

Foley

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% vs. current

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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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elsberry

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% vs. current

Foley

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+1567% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Troy

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common6 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common4 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional4 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare3 obs.

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