Howell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Howell County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Howell County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby West Plains, Howell County hosts 671% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Howell County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. West Plains

+671% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Parnassia grandifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Juncus scirpoides

needlepod rush

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes ovalis

oval ladies'-tresses

Common1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common1 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Common1 obs.

Amianthium muscitoxicum

fly-poison

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium villosissimum

white-haired panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora globularis

Globe beaksedge

Occasional1 obs.

Agrostis scabra

Rough Hairgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+671%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Howell County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

West Plains

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+671% 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 Howell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+671%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Howell County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

West Plains

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+671% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. West Plains

+671% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Parnassia grandifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.

Juncus scirpoides

needlepod rush

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes ovalis

oval ladies'-tresses

Common1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common1 obs.

Adiantum capillus-veneris

southern maidenhair

Common1 obs.

Amianthium muscitoxicum

fly-poison

Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium villosissimum

white-haired panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium ravenelii

Occasional1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Rhynchospora globularis

Globe beaksedge

Occasional1 obs.

Agrostis scabra

Rough Hairgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

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