Dent County
Ecosystem Overview
The Dent County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in dent county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Salem, Dent County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 dent county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Cicindela tranquebarica
Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle
Sceloporus consobrinus
Southern Prairie Lizard
Zanclognatha pedipilalis
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Tachopteryx thoreyi
Gray Petaltail
Psychomorpha epimenis
Grapevine Epimenis Moth
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing Moth
Celastrina ladon
Spring Azure
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Olethreutes astrologana
Bombylius major
Bee Fly
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Colletes inaequalis
Unequal Cellophane Bee
Disonycha alternata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dent County
Discover 1 other wildlife-rich locations near Dent County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dent Countywithin Dent County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.