Wentzville

Ecosystem Overview

The Wentzville ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Charles County nearby has 55% more documented species, Wentzville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 St. Charles County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare1 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+105%

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

-55% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+650% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+50% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+221% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+309% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+543% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1025% 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

+105%

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

-55% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+650% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+50% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+221% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+309% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+543% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+1025% 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare1 obs.

Rabidosa punctulata

Rare1 obs.

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