Stone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Stone 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 Pool, Stone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Stone County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pool

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leavenworthia uniflora

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Limestone Calamint

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common2 obs.

Delphinium treleasei

Common2 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Ophioglossum engelmannii

limestone adder's-tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Stone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Branson West

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Reeds Spring

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Indian Point

Importance: 0.23

41 species

+144% 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 Stone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Stone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Branson West

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Crane

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Reeds Spring

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Indian Point

Importance: 0.23

41 species

+144% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pool

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leavenworthia uniflora

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common3 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Limestone Calamint

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common2 obs.

Delphinium treleasei

Common2 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Ophioglossum engelmannii

limestone adder's-tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Rare2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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