Poplar Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Poplar Bluff ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 76% more documented species, Poplar Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 100 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.82 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common0.62 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common0.58 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Very Common0.36 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common0.35 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common0.33 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Common0.33 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Common0.3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Common0.3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.12 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Occasional0.12 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.09 obs.

Erigeron divaricatus

Dwarf Conyza

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-65% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+6% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-74% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-74% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-69% 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

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-65% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+6% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-74% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-74% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-69% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.82 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common0.62 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common0.58 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Very Common0.36 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common0.35 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common0.33 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

False Nutsedge

Common0.33 obs.

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch

Common0.3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Common0.3 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.12 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.12 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Occasional0.12 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Occasional0.1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.09 obs.

Erigeron divaricatus

Dwarf Conyza

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare0.06 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 100 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-76% species diversity