Creve Coeur
Ecosystem Overview
The Creve Coeur ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Creve Coeur hosts 260% more species diversity. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Armadillidium nasatum
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Calosoma scrutator
Fiery Searcher Beetle
Loxosceles reclusa
Dalea purpurea
purple prairie-clover
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Cynodon dactylon
Bermudagrass
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Salvia azurea
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Creve Coeurwithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.