Ironton

Ecosystem Overview

The Ironton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Iron County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iron County nearby has 80% more documented species, Ironton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Iron County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Iron County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Norape cretata

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Plethodon serratus

Southern Red-backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinellus radians

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Beauveria bassiana

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional1 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Rare1 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Rare1 obs.

Trametes hirsuta

Hairy Bracket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iron County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Iron County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Arcadia

Importance: 0.23

6 species

+233% 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 Iron County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iron County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Iron County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Arcadia

Importance: 0.23

6 species

+233% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Iron County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Norape cretata

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Plethodon serratus

Southern Red-backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinellus radians

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Beauveria bassiana

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Hentzia mitrata

Occasional1 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Rare1 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Rare1 obs.

Trametes hirsuta

Hairy Bracket

Rare1 obs.

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