Blodgett

Ecosystem Overview

The Blodgett ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 84% more documented species, Blodgett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 95 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 95 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Aristida desmantha

Very Common0.1 obs.

Chaenorhinum minus

Small Toadflax

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.07 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.06 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.06 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Field Thistle

Common0.06 obs.

Cenchrus spinifex

Mat Sandbur

Common0.06 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.05 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Purple Lovegrass

Common0.05 obs.

Strategus aloeus

Common0.05 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Miner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Commerce

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-68% vs. current

Morley

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Haywood City

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Kelso

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Oran

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Benton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% 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 Scott County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Aristida desmantha

Very Common0.1 obs.

Chaenorhinum minus

Small Toadflax

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.07 obs.

Monarda punctata

Horse-Mint

Very Common0.06 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.06 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Field Thistle

Common0.06 obs.

Cenchrus spinifex

Mat Sandbur

Common0.06 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.05 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Purple Lovegrass

Common0.05 obs.

Strategus aloeus

Common0.05 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Miner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Commerce

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-68% vs. current

Morley

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Haywood City

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Kelso

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Oran

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Benton

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 95 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-84% species diversity