Wahpeton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wahpeton ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickinson County nearby has 17% more documented species, Wahpeton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Very Common2.95 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common1.1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1.06 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common1.06 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Spring Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Marasmius rotula

Collared Parachute

Occasional1 obs.

Bolbitius titubans

Yellow Fieldcap

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Spring Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-19% vs. current

Spirit Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-19% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+2% vs. current

West Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+7% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+12% vs. current

Milford

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+23% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+73% 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

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Spring Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-19% vs. current

Spirit Lake

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-19% vs. current

Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

63 species

+2% vs. current

West Okoboji

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+7% vs. current

Arnolds Park

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+12% vs. current

Milford

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+23% vs. current

Orleans

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+73% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Very Common2.95 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common1.1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1.06 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common1.06 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Lentinus arcularius

Spring Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Marasmius rotula

Collared Parachute

Occasional1 obs.

Bolbitius titubans

Yellow Fieldcap

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Rare1 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-17% species diversity