Independence

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 58% more documented species, Independence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #108 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 350 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Very Common2 obs.

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-58% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-58% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-58% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-58% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-58% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+320% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

-11% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+740% 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 Missouri.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-58% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-58% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-58% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-58% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-58% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+320% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

-11% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+740% 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 350 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-58% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Very Common2 obs.

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Rare1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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