Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Oak Grove Pond, Clay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Clay 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. Oak Grove Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common4 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red shiner

Occasional4 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare3 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare3 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clay County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

North Kansas City

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kearney

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.25

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 Clay County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clay County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

North Kansas City

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kearney

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.25

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 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. Oak Grove Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Very Common12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common7 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common4 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red shiner

Occasional4 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare3 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare3 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare3 obs.

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