Des Peres
Ecosystem Overview
The Des Peres ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Des Peres hosts 300% more species diversity. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Arilus cristatus
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Cerioporus squamosus
Massospora cicadina
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Ischnura hastata
Citrine Forktail
Chrysopilus basilaris
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lycoris squamigera
Surprise Lily
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Orgyia leucostigma
White-Marked Tussock Moth
Viola eriocarpa
smooth yellow violet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in St. Louis County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Des Pereswithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.