Scott County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott 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 Lake Tywappity, Scott County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Tywappity

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polygonella americana

American jointweed

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Very Common3 obs.

Aristida desmantha

Very Common3 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Collinsia violacea

violet collinsia

Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza stuevei

Tall Lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Occasional2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchosia latifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

Odontota horni

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Tywappity

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polygonella americana

American jointweed

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Very Common3 obs.

Aristida desmantha

Very Common3 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Collinsia violacea

violet collinsia

Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza stuevei

Tall Lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Occasional2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Rhynchosia latifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Trigonopeltastes delta

Rare1 obs.

Odontota horni

Rare1 obs.

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