Corkwood Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Corkwood Conservation Area ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 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 77% more documented species, Corkwood Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 100 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Ommatius ouachitensis

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.36 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.18 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.14 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.06 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.05 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common0.04 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common0.04 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.03 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Occasional0.03 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.02 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.02 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.02 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-67% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-75% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-75% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-71% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Ommatius ouachitensis

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.36 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common0.18 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.14 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.06 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.05 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common0.04 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Common0.04 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.03 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Occasional0.03 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.02 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.02 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional0.02 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Cow Oak

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-78% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

-67% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-75% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-75% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-71% 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 100 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-77% species diversity