Lois

Ecosystem Overview

The Lois ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Maries County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maries County nearby has 82% more documented species, Lois offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 63 Maries County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 63 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Maries County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Krigia dandelion

Potato Dandelion

Very Common0.11 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Bluet

Very Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Very Common0.1 obs.

Carex brevior

Fescue Sedge

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Common0.1 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Common0.08 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.08 obs.

Erythronium mesochoreum

Common0.07 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.05 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common0.05 obs.

Aphyllon uniflorum

One-Flowered Broomrape

Occasional0.05 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria incana

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maries County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Maries County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-79% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Clifty Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Clifty Creek Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Davis Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% vs. current

Vichy

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-71% vs. current

Lindell

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-59% 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 Maries County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Krigia dandelion

Potato Dandelion

Very Common0.11 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Bluet

Very Common0.1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Very Common0.1 obs.

Carex brevior

Fescue Sedge

Very Common0.1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Common0.1 obs.

Sagittaria calycina

Common0.08 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Watershield

Common0.08 obs.

Erythronium mesochoreum

Common0.07 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common0.05 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common0.05 obs.

Aphyllon uniflorum

One-Flowered Broomrape

Occasional0.05 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Occasional0.05 obs.

Scutellaria incana

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maries County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Maries County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-79% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Clifty Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Clifty Creek Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+17% vs. current

Davis Ford

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-82% vs. current

Vichy

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-71% vs. current

Lindell

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-59% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 63 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Maries County

-82% species diversity