St. Peters

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Peters ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Charles County nearby has 70% more documented species, St. Peters offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 St. Charles County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Calvatia cyathiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Passer montanus

tree sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Charles County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-70% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+400% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-33% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+114% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+173% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+329% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+650% 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. Charles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Charles County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-70% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+400% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-33% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+114% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+173% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+329% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+650% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Calvatia cyathiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Passer montanus

tree sparrow

Rare1 obs.

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