Park Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Park Hills ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Francois 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 Farmington nearby has 76% more documented species, Park Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 St. Francois County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Farmington

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Very Common1 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Very Common1 obs.

Carex muehlenbergii

Muhlenberg's bracted sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium obtusum

stiff tick trefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Common1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Common1 obs.

Hypericum punctatum

Spotted St. Johnswort

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Francois County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.39

46 species

-76% vs. current

St. Francois County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bonne Terre

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+267% 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 St. Francois County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Francois County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Farmington

Importance: 0.39

46 species

-76% vs. current

St. Francois County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-89% vs. current

Bonne Terre

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+267% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Farmington

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dichanthelium linearifolium

Slim-Leaved Panicgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Bothriochloa ischaemum

Yellow Bluestem

Very Common1 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Very Common1 obs.

Carex muehlenbergii

Muhlenberg's bracted sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium obtusum

stiff tick trefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Common1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Common1 obs.

Hypericum punctatum

Spotted St. Johnswort

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Common1 obs.

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