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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Horseweed
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Lilac
Butterflyweed
Bonaparte'S Gull
Beebalm

Cup Plant

Ninebark
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Motherwort

Buckthorn

Richardson'S Alumroot

Buttonweed
Parsnip

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Blue Lobelia

Squawroot
Treacle-Berry
Trumpetvine
Common Darnel
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cerro Gordo County County, Iowa
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 Cerro Gordo County County.
The Clear Lake ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Cerro Gordo County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.