Eureka

Ecosystem Overview

The Eureka ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Perry County nearby has 70% more documented species, Eureka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 86 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 86 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 86 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-70% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.19 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.19 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.19 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.19 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.19 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.19 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.19 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.19 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional0.19 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Rare0.19 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Rare0.19 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-70% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-72% vs. current

Altenburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Frohna

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Longtown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% vs. current

County Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% vs. current

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% 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 Perry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.19 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.19 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.19 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.19 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.19 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.19 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.19 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.19 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.19 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Occasional0.19 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional0.19 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Rare0.19 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Rare0.19 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Perry County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Perry County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-70% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-72% vs. current

Altenburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Frohna

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+450% vs. current

Longtown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Perryville

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% vs. current

County Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% vs. current

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+175% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 86 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 86 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Perry County

-70% species diversity