Chesterfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesterfield ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Chesterfield hosts 1600% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 45 St. Louis County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 45 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+1600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Passer montanus

tree sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Louis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1600% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+608% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-15% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+33% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-15% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.42

98 species

-13% 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 St. Louis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Louis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1600% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-15% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+608% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-15% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+33% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-15% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.42

98 species

-13% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 45 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+1600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Passer montanus

tree sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

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