Van Buren

Ecosystem Overview

The Van Buren ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter 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 Carter County nearby has 74% more documented species, Van Buren offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Carter County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Carter County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Ectopria nervosa

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta rubricoma

Very Common1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common1 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Kickxia elatine

sharped-leaved fluellen

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carter County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% 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 Carter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carter County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Carter County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Carter County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Ectopria nervosa

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta rubricoma

Very Common1 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Commelina diffusa

Creeping Spiderwort

Common1 obs.

Melothria pendula

creeping-cucumber

Common1 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional1 obs.

Kickxia elatine

sharped-leaved fluellen

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Rare1 obs.

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