Chesterfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Chesterfield ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Chesterfield hosts 1600% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Passer montanus
tree sparrow
Lanius borealis
Northern Shrike
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Louis County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chesterfieldwithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.