Butler County

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler 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 Poplar Bluff, Butler County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Poplar Bluff

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common6 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common3 obs.

Carex squarrosa

Squarrose Sedge

Common3 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% 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 Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Poplar Bluff

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common6 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common3 obs.

Carex squarrosa

Squarrose Sedge

Common3 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare2 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Rare2 obs.

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