Van Buren
Ecosystem Overview
The Van Buren ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in carter 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 Carter County nearby has 74% more documented species, Van Buren offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 carter county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Leucospora multifida
obe-wan-conobea
Ectopria nervosa
Acronicta rubricoma
Larinioides cornutus
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Commelina diffusa
Creeping Spiderwort
Melothria pendula
creeping-cucumber
Collinsonia canadensis
Northern Horsebalm
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Kickxia elatine
sharped-leaved fluellen
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Phyla lanceolata
marsh frogfruit
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carter County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Van Burenwithin Carter County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.