Maryland Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Maryland Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Maryland Heights hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magicicada tredecassini
13-year cicada
Carex tribuloides
Blunt Broom Sedge
Dolomedes triton
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider
Pantherophis obsoletus
Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Alaus oculatus
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Silver carp
Trachelipus rathkii
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Regional Wildlife Network
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