Clifty Creek Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Clifty Creek Conservation Area ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Maries County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maries County nearby has 84% more documented species, Clifty Creek Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 63 Maries County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 63 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Maries County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common1 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic Camas

Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common0.87 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.81 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common0.78 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.62 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional0.6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maries County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Maries County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Clifty Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

0% vs. current

Davis Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Vichy

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% vs. current

Lindell

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-65% vs. current

Lois

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% 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 Maries County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Very Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common1 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic Camas

Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common0.87 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.81 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common0.78 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.62 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional0.6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maries County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Maries County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Clifty Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

0% vs. current

Davis Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Vichy

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-75% vs. current

Lindell

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-65% vs. current

Lois

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-14% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 63 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Maries County

-84% species diversity