Dallas County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Dallas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas 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 Buffalo, Dallas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common3 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Very Common4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common3 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Occasional3 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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