Columbia

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone 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 Boone 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. Boone County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common6 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common4 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Common4 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional4 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Occasional4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare4 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.24

100 species

0% vs. current

Pierpont

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Boone County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.24

100 species

0% vs. current

Pierpont

Importance: 0.21

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. Boone County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common12 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common6 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common4 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Common4 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional4 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Occasional4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare4 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare3 obs.

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