Plattsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Plattsburg ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clinton County nearby has 81% more documented species, Plattsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Clinton County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Very Common1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.55 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.27 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional0.26 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Common Enchanter'S Nighshade

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Lathrop

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Trimble

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Gower

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Turney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-59% vs. current

Cameron Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-58% 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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Lathrop

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-33% vs. current

Trimble

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Gower

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Turney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-59% vs. current

Cameron Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-58% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Very Common1 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Geum laciniatum

Rough Avens

Very Common1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.55 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.27 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional0.26 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Common Enchanter'S Nighshade

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Clinton County

-81% species diversity