Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canton ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 88% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 69 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 69 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Very Common1 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common1 obs.

Vulgichneumon brevicinctor

Very Common1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Brown Wasp Mantidfly

Very Common1 obs.

Passer montanus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.99 obs.

Pyrgota undata

Waved Light Fly

Common0.18 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-84% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-69% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-65% vs. current

Wakonda State Park

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-65% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-69% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-67% 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 Lewis County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Very Common1 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common1 obs.

Vulgichneumon brevicinctor

Very Common1 obs.

Climaciella brunnea

Brown Wasp Mantidfly

Very Common1 obs.

Passer montanus

Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.99 obs.

Pyrgota undata

Waved Light Fly

Common0.18 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-84% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-69% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-65% vs. current

Wakonda State Park

Importance: 0.60

26 species

-65% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-69% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-67% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 69 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-88% species diversity