Neelyville

Ecosystem Overview

The Neelyville ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 30% more documented species, Neelyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.91 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.58 obs.

Ommatius ouachitensis

Very Common0.53 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common0.53 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.52 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.36 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.21 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.08 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common0.07 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.06 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.06 obs.

Carex squarrosa

Squarrose Sedge

Occasional0.06 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Occasional0.05 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare0.05 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Rare0.05 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-30% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-32% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+189% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+206% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-24% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-24% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-12% 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 Butler County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.91 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.58 obs.

Ommatius ouachitensis

Very Common0.53 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common0.53 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.52 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.36 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.21 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.12 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.08 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common0.07 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional0.06 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.06 obs.

Carex squarrosa

Squarrose Sedge

Occasional0.06 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Occasional0.05 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Rare0.05 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Rare0.05 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-30% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-32% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+189% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+206% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-24% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-24% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-12% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-30% species diversity