Newton County
Ecosystem Overview
The Newton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in newton 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 Bleuins Lake, Newton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 newton county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Camassia scilloides
Atlantic camas
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Amblyomma maculatum
Gulf Coast tick
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Newton County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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