Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Potosi, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Washington 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

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Potosi

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Hiodon tergisus

Freshwater Herring

Very Common1 obs.

Boopedon auriventris

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Botryobasidium aureum

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+373%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Washington County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+373% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+373%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Washington County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Caledonia

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+373% 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

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Potosi

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Hiodon tergisus

Freshwater Herring

Very Common1 obs.

Boopedon auriventris

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common1 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common1 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional1 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Botryobasidium aureum

Occasional1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

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