Simpson Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Simpson Park ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Livingston County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Livingston County nearby has 87% more documented species, Simpson Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 85 Livingston County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 85 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10.84 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.97 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.93 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common0.48 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.46 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.46 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.32 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.13 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Poosey Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-80% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-63% vs. current

Utica

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.60

10 species

0% vs. current

Green Hills Golf Course

in Chillicothe

Importance: 0.60

10 species

0% vs. current

Edgewood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Chillicothe Country Club

in Chillicothe

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% 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 Livingston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Poosey Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-80% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-63% vs. current

Utica

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.60

10 species

0% vs. current

Green Hills Golf Course

in Chillicothe

Importance: 0.60

10 species

0% vs. current

Edgewood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Chillicothe Country Club

in Chillicothe

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10.84 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.97 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.93 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common0.48 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.46 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.46 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.32 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.13 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 85 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

-87% species diversity