Chariton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Chariton County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Chariton County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Keytesville, Chariton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Chariton County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Keytesville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Anopheles quadrimaculatus

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Keytesville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Arigomphus submedianus

Jade Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Anopheles quadrimaculatus

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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