Rensselaer

Ecosystem Overview

The Rensselaer ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Ralls County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ralls County nearby has 88% more documented species, Rensselaer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Ralls County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Ralls County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.48 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Very Common0.11 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Very Common0.1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Common0.1 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Common0.1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ralls County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ralls County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Norwoods Golf Club

in Hannibal

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+13% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Ralls

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-88% vs. current

Grand View Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-79% 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 Ralls County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ralls County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Ralls County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Perry

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+80% vs. current

Center

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Norwoods Golf Club

in Hannibal

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+13% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-89% vs. current

Ralls

Importance: 0.50

75 species

-88% vs. current

Grand View Burial Park

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-79% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Ralls County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.48 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Very Common0.11 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common0.1 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Very Common0.1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Floating Primrose-Willow

Common0.1 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Common0.1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.05 obs.

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