Lake Number 35

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Number 35 ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Charles County nearby has 89% more documented species, Lake Number 35 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 St. Charles County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Charles County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+83% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-76% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-63% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

-21% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 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 St. Charles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Charles County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+83% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-76% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-63% vs. current

St. Charles

Importance: 0.38

14 species

-21% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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