Rolla

Ecosystem Overview

The Rolla ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Phelps County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Phelps County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Phelps County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common8 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common5 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common5 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common5 obs.

Aureolaria grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Common4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common4 obs.

Krigia dandelion

potato dandelion

Common4 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Occasional4 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional4 obs.

Bidens polylepis

Bearded Beggarticks

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Hairy Small-Leaf Ticktrefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Desmodium sessilifolium

sessile-leaved tick-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Rare3 obs.

Carex bushii

Rare3 obs.

Dichanthelium boscii

Bosc's panicgrass

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Phelps County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

William E. Towell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.27

31 species

+223% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% 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 Phelps County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Phelps County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

William E. Towell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

St. James

Importance: 0.27

31 species

+223% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Phelps County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common8 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common5 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Common5 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common5 obs.

Aureolaria grandiflora

Common5 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Common4 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common4 obs.

Krigia dandelion

potato dandelion

Common4 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Occasional4 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional4 obs.

Bidens polylepis

Bearded Beggarticks

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Hairy Small-Leaf Ticktrefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Desmodium sessilifolium

sessile-leaved tick-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Rare3 obs.

Carex bushii

Rare3 obs.

Dichanthelium boscii

Bosc's panicgrass

Rare3 obs.

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