Phelps County

Ecosystem Overview

The Phelps County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Phelps County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Edgar Springs, Phelps County hosts 271% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Edgar Springs

+271% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common104.32 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common71.35 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common55 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common15 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common14 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common14 obs.

Lechea tenuifolia

Common14 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common13 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Common12 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common12 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional12 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Occasional12 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Occasional12 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Occasional12 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

Starved Panicgrass

Occasional11 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead'S Sedge

Occasional11 obs.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Sampson'S Snakeroot

Rare11 obs.

Carex hirsutella

Hirsute Sedge

Rare11 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Rolla

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Newburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+4% vs. current

Rolla

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+7% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+53% vs. current

Edgar Springs

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+271% vs. current

Dry Fork Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Little Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

78 species

0% 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 Phelps County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Rolla

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Newburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+4% vs. current

Rolla

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+7% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.70

51 species

+53% vs. current

Edgar Springs

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+271% vs. current

Dry Fork Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Little Prairie Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

78 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common104.32 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common71.35 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common55 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common15 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common14 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common14 obs.

Lechea tenuifolia

Common14 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common13 obs.

Sabatia angularis

Rose-Pink

Common12 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common12 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Occasional12 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

Sidebeak Pencil-Flower

Occasional12 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Occasional12 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Occasional12 obs.

Dichanthelium depauperatum

Starved Panicgrass

Occasional11 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead'S Sedge

Occasional11 obs.

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Sampson'S Snakeroot

Rare11 obs.

Carex hirsutella

Hirsute Sedge

Rare11 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Rare11 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Edgar Springs

+271% species diversity