Ironton
Ecosystem Overview
The Ironton ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in iron county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iron County nearby has 80% more documented species, Ironton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 iron county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Dynastes tityus
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Norape cretata
Halysidota harrisii
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Darapsa myron
Hog Sphinx
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Neoscona crucifera
Spotted Orbweaver
Micrathena gracilis
Orb Weavers
Plethodon serratus
Southern Red-backed Salamander
Coprinellus radians
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Beauveria bassiana
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Hentzia mitrata
Crucibulum laeve
Common Bird's Nest
Trichaptum biforme
Trametes hirsuta
Hairy Bracket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Iron County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Ironton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Irontonwithin Iron County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.