Ozark
Ecosystem Overview
The Ozark ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in christian county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Christian County nearby has 70% more documented species, Ozark offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 christian 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 30 total documented species.
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Stagmomantis carolina
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Grifola frondosa
Hen Of The Woods
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Abutilon theophrasti
china jute
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Archips argyrospila
Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Christian County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ozarkwithin Christian County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.