Hannibal

Ecosystem Overview

The Hannibal ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 47% more documented species, Hannibal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #87 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 350 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Strangalia luteicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Enoclerus rosmarus

Very Common2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Isonychia sicca

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia rufipes

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+26% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+430% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+13% 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 Missouri.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+26% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+430% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+13% 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

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 350 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Strangalia luteicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Enoclerus rosmarus

Very Common2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Isonychia sicca

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia rufipes

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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