Taney County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taney County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Taney 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 Forsyth, Taney County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Taney 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. Forsyth

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides

Missouri maidenbush

Very Common9 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common8 obs.

Cotinus obovatus

American smoketree

Very Common7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common7 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Very Common7 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Oenothera macrocarpa

Common5 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common5 obs.

Grindelia lanceolata

Occasional5 obs.

Verbena simplex

Narrow-Leaved Vervain

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional4 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Palafoxia callosa

small palafox

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Rare4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare4 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Taney County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Forsyth

Importance: 0.34

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 Taney County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Taney County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Forsyth

Importance: 0.34

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. Forsyth

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phyllanthopsis phyllanthoides

Missouri maidenbush

Very Common9 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common8 obs.

Cotinus obovatus

American smoketree

Very Common7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common7 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Very Common7 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Carolina buckthorn

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Oenothera macrocarpa

Common5 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common5 obs.

Grindelia lanceolata

Occasional5 obs.

Verbena simplex

Narrow-Leaved Vervain

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional4 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Palafoxia callosa

small palafox

Occasional4 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Rare4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare4 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Rare4 obs.

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