Lake Springfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Springfield ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Greene County nearby has 76% more documented species, Lake Springfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common2 obs.

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not

Very Common2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common2 obs.

Heteranthera missouriensis

Very Common2 obs.

Azolla caroliniana

Carolina mosquitofern

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Common1 obs.

Cyperus squarrosus

bearded flat sedge

Common1 obs.

Eleocharis quadrangulata

angled spikerush

Common1 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

blue mud-plantain

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Rare1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Greene County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Valley Water Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Strafford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+700% vs. current

Ash Grove

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Fellows Lake

Importance: 0.16

11 species

+118% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Greene County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

Valley Water Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+300% vs. current

Strafford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+700% vs. current

Ash Grove

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Fellows Lake

Importance: 0.16

11 species

+118% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common2 obs.

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not

Very Common2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common2 obs.

Heteranthera missouriensis

Very Common2 obs.

Azolla caroliniana

Carolina mosquitofern

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Common1 obs.

Cyperus squarrosus

bearded flat sedge

Common1 obs.

Eleocharis quadrangulata

angled spikerush

Common1 obs.

Heteranthera limosa

blue mud-plantain

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Occasional1 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Rare1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Rare1 obs.

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