Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Miller Lake, Pike County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Miller Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Very Common17 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common5 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Rare2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1780%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pike County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+840% vs. current

Annada

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3033% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1780%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pike County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.26

10 species

+840% vs. current

Annada

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3033% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Miller Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Asio flammeus

short-eared owl

Very Common17 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Very Common7 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common5 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Rare2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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