Lake Waukomis
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Waukomis ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in platte county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Platte County nearby has 71% more documented species, Lake Waukomis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 platte 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 29 total documented species.
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Faxonius virilis
virile crayfish
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Armadillidium nasatum
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Equisetum hyemale
rough horsetail
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Platte County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Waukomis. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Waukomiswithin Platte County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.