Wentzville
Ecosystem Overview
The Wentzville ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in st. charles county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Charles County nearby has 55% more documented species, Wentzville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 st. charles county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Ixoreus naevius
Varied Thrush
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Melospiza georgiana
Swamp Sparrow
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Rattus norvegicus
brown rat, norway rat, common rat
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Paraphidippus aurantius
jumping spiders
Rabidosa punctulata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Charles County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wentzville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wentzvillewithin St. Charles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.