Creve Coeur Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Creve Coeur Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Creve Coeur Lake hosts 180% more species diversity. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Cicindela duodecimguttata
Dichromorpha viridis
Short-winged Green Grasshopper
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Silver carp
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Lagerheimia wratislaviensis
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Creve Coeur Lakewithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.