Shannon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Shannon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Shannon 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 Alton Club Lake, Shannon County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Shannon County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alton Club Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common6 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common6 obs.

Asplenium ruta-muraria

wall-rue

Common6 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common5 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Occasional5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional5 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Occasional5 obs.

Parnassia grandifolia

Rare4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Shannon County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Eminence

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winona

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 Shannon County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Shannon County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Eminence

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Winona

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alton Club Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common6 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common6 obs.

Asplenium ruta-muraria

wall-rue

Common6 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common5 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Occasional5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional5 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Occasional5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Occasional5 obs.

Parnassia grandifolia

Rare4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Rare4 obs.

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