Vernon County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Vernon County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Vernon County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stotesbury, Vernon County hosts 7100% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Stotesbury

+7100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common66.74 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common38.95 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.84 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common9.49 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common7.45 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3.93 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common3.9 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common3.41 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Common2.46 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2.4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.29 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Occasional2.11 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional2.04 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia bidentata

Southern Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Rare2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Stotesbury

+7100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common66.74 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common38.95 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.84 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common9.49 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common7.45 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3.93 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common3.9 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common3.41 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Common2.46 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2.4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2.29 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Occasional2.11 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional2.04 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia bidentata

Southern Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Rare2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare2 obs.

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