Cameron

Ecosystem Overview

The Cameron ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clinton County nearby has 55% more documented species, Cameron offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Clinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common0.91 obs.

Xysticus texanus

Very Common0.71 obs.

Ribes missouriense

Very Common0.35 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common0.35 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.34 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.23 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.18 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.18 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.18 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.18 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.18 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.18 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare0.18 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-55% vs. current

Lathrop

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-57% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+62% vs. current

Trimble

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+89% vs. current

Plattsburg

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+143% vs. current

Gower

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Turney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Cameron Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

33 species

+3% 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 Clinton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common0.91 obs.

Xysticus texanus

Very Common0.71 obs.

Ribes missouriense

Very Common0.35 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common0.35 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.34 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.23 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Common0.18 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common0.18 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Common0.18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.18 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.18 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Occasional0.18 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional0.18 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.18 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.18 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare0.18 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Rare0.18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-55% vs. current

Lathrop

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-57% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+62% vs. current

Trimble

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+89% vs. current

Plattsburg

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+143% vs. current

Gower

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Turney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Cameron Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

33 species

+3% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-55% species diversity