West Lake Park

Ecosystem Overview

The West Lake Park ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarke County, Iowa, 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. While Clarke County nearby has 78% more documented species, West Lake Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #68 for species diversity among 100 Clarke County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Very Common0.33 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.32 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.32 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.32 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Venus'S-Bath

Common0.31 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.17 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.09 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.09 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

East Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+23% vs. current

West Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Vawn Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Clarke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

East Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+23% vs. current

West Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+60% vs. current

Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+78% vs. current

Vawn Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+433% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

Dipper

Very Common1 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Very Common0.33 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.32 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.32 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.32 obs.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Venus'S-Bath

Common0.31 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.17 obs.

No image

Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.09 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.09 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.07 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Occasional0.03 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarke County

-78% species diversity