Lake Waukomis

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Waukomis ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte 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 Platte County nearby has 71% more documented species, Lake Waukomis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-71% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+625% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

-69% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 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 Platte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-71% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+625% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

-69% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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