St. James

Ecosystem Overview

The St. James ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Phelps County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Phelps County nearby has 69% more documented species, St. James offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Phelps County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Phelps County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex glaucodea

Flaccid Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex bicknellii

copper-shoulder oval sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Platanthera lacera

ragged fringed orchid

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium pallidum

Blueberry

Common1 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common1 obs.

Rosa carolina

Carolina Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Amelanchier arborea

Juneberry

Occasional1 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Occasional1 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

read-headed ash borer

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Phelps County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Rolla

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

William E. Towell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+288% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+3000% vs. current

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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

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Phelps County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Rolla

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

William E. Towell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+288% vs. current

Doolittle

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+3000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Phelps County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex glaucodea

Flaccid Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex bicknellii

copper-shoulder oval sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Platanthera lacera

ragged fringed orchid

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium pallidum

Blueberry

Common1 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common1 obs.

Rosa carolina

Carolina Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Amelanchier arborea

Juneberry

Occasional1 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum sphaerocarpum

round-seed St. John's-wort

Occasional1 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

read-headed ash borer

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare1 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Rare1 obs.

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