Joplin

Ecosystem Overview

The Joplin ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 53% more documented species, Joplin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #96 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 350 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Reboulia hemisphaerica

Hemisphaeric Liverwort

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Corallorhiza wisteriana

spring coralroot

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Rare1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare1 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-53% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-53% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-53% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-53% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-53% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+12% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+370% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+840% 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 Missouri.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-53% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-53% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-53% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-53% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-53% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+12% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+370% vs. current

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+840% 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 350 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Reboulia hemisphaerica

Hemisphaeric Liverwort

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional1 obs.

Corallorhiza wisteriana

spring coralroot

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Rare1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare1 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Rare1 obs.

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