Jefferson City

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson City ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 90% more documented species, Jefferson City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #178 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#178

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#178 of 350 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-90% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-90% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-90% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-90% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

-76% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

-79% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+100% 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

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-90% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-90% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-90% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-90% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

-76% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

-79% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+100% 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

#178

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#178 of 350 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common1 obs.

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