Elsberry

Ecosystem Overview

The Elsberry ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 73% more documented species, Elsberry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Rare1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Foley

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+350% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Foley

Importance: 0.21

6 species

+350% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Common1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Rare1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

Flammulina velutipes

Vinternagelskivling

Rare1 obs.

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