West Sullivan

Ecosystem Overview

The West Sullivan ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 78% more documented species, West Sullivan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #86 for species diversity among 100 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common0.52 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.35 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.26 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.24 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.19 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.19 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.18 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.18 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.17 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Huzzah Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Steelville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-11% vs. current

St. Cloud

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Bourbon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Leasburg

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Onondaga Cave State Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

-75% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Huzzah Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Steelville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-11% vs. current

St. Cloud

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+23% vs. current

Bourbon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Leasburg

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Onondaga Cave State Park

Importance: 0.60

64 species

-75% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common0.52 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.36 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.35 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.26 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.24 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.19 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.19 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional0.18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.18 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.18 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.17 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Occasional0.17 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-78% species diversity