Wahpeton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wahpeton ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickinson County nearby has 62% more documented species, Wahpeton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Hymenochaete rubiginosa

Oak Curtain Crust

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Coprinellus radians

Common1 obs.

Bjerkandera adusta

Smoky Bracket

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

Conifer Mazegill

Occasional1 obs.

Pluteus longistriatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pluteus cervinus

Deer Shield

Rare1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Rare1 obs.

Marasmius rotula

Collared Parachute

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.38

61 species

-62% vs. current

Upper Gar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+667% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1050% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Dickinson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.38

61 species

-62% vs. current

Upper Gar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+667% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+1050% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Common1 obs.

Hymenochaete rubiginosa

Oak Curtain Crust

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Coprinellus radians

Common1 obs.

Bjerkandera adusta

Smoky Bracket

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

Conifer Mazegill

Occasional1 obs.

Pluteus longistriatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pluteus cervinus

Deer Shield

Rare1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Rare1 obs.

Marasmius rotula

Collared Parachute

Rare1 obs.

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