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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Cottonmouth
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Southern Leopard Frog
Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Zigzag Salamander
Mayapple

Longtail Salamander
Tiger Swallowtail

Redroot

Cave Salamander
Pawpaw
Dwarf Larkspur
Blue Phlox
Plainbelly Water Snake
White Trout Lily
Green Frog

Walking Fern

Miami-Mist
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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 Trail Of Tears State Park ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cape Girardeau County, Trail Of Tears State Park hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 100 Cape Girardeau County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.