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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Woodbine
Ragweed

Althea
Common Flicker
Dogwood
Common Buckeye
Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Tawny Emperor
White-Tailed Deer

Redroot
Mississippi Kite
Gray Squirrel
Amur Honeysuckle

Crapemyrtle
Polyphemus Moth

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape Girardeau County County, Missouri
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 Cape Girardeau County County.
The Cape Girardeau ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County nearby has 11% more documented species, Cape Girardeau offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #95 for species diversity among 100 Cape Girardeau County County natural areas, placing it in the 5th percentile for biodiversity.