Loma Linda

Ecosystem Overview

The Loma Linda ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 8% more documented species, Loma Linda offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common0.67 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.58 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.5 obs.

Galactia regularis

Very Common0.48 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.46 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.43 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.39 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.33 obs.

Erigeron divaricatus

Dwarf Conyza

Common0.29 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common0.26 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common0.24 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Occasional0.23 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional0.2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.2 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-8% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-12% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+31% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+278% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+300% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

0% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

+15% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-8% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-12% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+31% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+278% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+300% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

0% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

+15% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common0.67 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.58 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.5 obs.

Galactia regularis

Very Common0.48 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.46 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.43 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.39 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.33 obs.

Erigeron divaricatus

Dwarf Conyza

Common0.29 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common0.26 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common0.24 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Occasional0.23 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional0.2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.2 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Rare0.2 obs.

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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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-8% species diversity