Wakonda State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Wakonda State Park ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 66% more documented species, Wakonda State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 69 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 69 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-66% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Common1 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-53% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-10% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

0% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+189% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-10% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-66% vs. current

Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-53% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-10% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

0% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+189% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-10% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Common1 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Canary

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 69 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-66% species diversity