Deer Ridge Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Deer Ridge Conservation Area ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 28% more documented species, Deer Ridge Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 69 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 69 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Lilium michiganense

Michigan Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Very Common0.48 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common0.48 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Northern Black Widow

Very Common0.47 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Very Common0.47 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common0.47 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Common0.44 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.44 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.24 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common0.24 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common0.24 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional0.24 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.24 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional0.24 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Occasional0.24 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.24 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional0.24 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Rare0.24 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Rare0.24 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare0.24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-28% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+90% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+112% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+511% vs. current

Wakonda State Park

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+112% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+90% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+104% 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

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-28% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+90% vs. current

La Grange

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+112% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+511% vs. current

Wakonda State Park

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+112% vs. current

Wyaconda Crossing Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Ewing

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+90% vs. current

Tolona

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+104% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Lilium michiganense

Michigan Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Megascops asio

Autillo Yanqui

Very Common0.48 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common0.48 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Northern Black Widow

Very Common0.47 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Very Common0.47 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common0.47 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Common0.44 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.44 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.24 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common0.24 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common0.24 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional0.24 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.24 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional0.24 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

Wood Tick

Occasional0.24 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional0.24 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional0.24 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Rare0.24 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Rare0.24 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare0.24 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

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 69 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-28% species diversity