Holt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Holt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Holt 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 Oregon, Holt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Holt 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. Oregon

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common45 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common19 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common19 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common12 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common9 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common9 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common8 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common7 obs.

Regina grahamii

Graham's Crayfish Snake

Common7 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Holt County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Mound City

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Holt County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Holt County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Mound City

Importance: 0.25

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. Oregon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common45 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common19 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common19 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common18 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common12 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common9 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common9 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common8 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common7 obs.

Regina grahamii

Graham's Crayfish Snake

Common7 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional6 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare4 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Rare3 obs.

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