Farmington

Ecosystem Overview

The Farmington ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Francois County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Francois County nearby has 54% more documented species, Farmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 St. Francois County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francois County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Carex shortiana

Short's sedge

Common1 obs.

Glyceria striata

Fowl Mannagrass

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional1 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Francois County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-54% vs. current

Park Hills

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+318% vs. current

Bonne Terre

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1433% 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

+21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Francois County

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-54% vs. current

Park Hills

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+318% vs. current

Bonne Terre

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+1433% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francois County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Carex shortiana

Short's sedge

Common1 obs.

Glyceria striata

Fowl Mannagrass

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional1 obs.

Valerianella radiata

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional1 obs.

Sideroxylon lanuginosum

shittimwood

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Rare1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

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