Canton
Ecosystem Overview
The Canton ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in lewis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 88% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 lewis 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 6 total documented species.
Charidotella sexpunctata
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Vulgichneumon brevicinctor
Climaciella brunnea
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Silver carp
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Passer montanus
tree sparrow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lewis County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cantonwithin Lewis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.