Liberty

Ecosystem Overview

The Liberty ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 33% more documented species, Liberty offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #75 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#75

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#75 of 350 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common3 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common3 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Common1 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-33% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-33% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-33% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-33% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+60% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+570% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+43% 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 Missouri.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-33% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-33% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-33% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-33% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+60% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+570% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+43% 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

#75

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#75 of 350 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common3 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common3 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Common1 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Rare1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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