Malden

Ecosystem Overview

The Malden ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Dunklin County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dunklin County nearby has 53% more documented species, Malden offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 85 Dunklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 85 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Dunklin County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.52 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.52 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.28 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.22 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common0.22 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common0.15 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.14 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.12 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.11 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare0.11 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Rare0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dunklin County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Dunklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Kennett

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+61% vs. current

Hornersville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+429% vs. current

Senath

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1133% vs. current

Holcomb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Clarkton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Buck Donic

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% vs. current

Hargrove

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% 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 Dunklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dunklin County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Dunklin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-53% vs. current

Kennett

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+61% vs. current

Hornersville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+429% vs. current

Senath

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1133% vs. current

Holcomb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Clarkton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Buck Donic

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% vs. current

Hargrove

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+48% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.52 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common0.52 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.28 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.22 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Common0.22 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common0.15 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.14 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.12 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.11 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare0.11 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Rare0.11 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

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 85 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Dunklin County

-53% species diversity