Pettis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pettis County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Pettis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sedalia, Pettis County hosts 600% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pettis 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sedalia

+600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pettis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Sedalia

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+600% 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 Pettis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pettis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Sedalia

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+600% 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sedalia

+600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Very Common3 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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