Humboldt

Ecosystem Overview

The Humboldt ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Humboldt County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 58% more documented species, Humboldt offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Humboldt County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.87 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.21 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.96 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.95 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Common0.72 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common0.55 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.49 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.24 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.14 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.14 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

Sorbaria

Occasional0.09 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Rare0.09 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Rare0.08 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Dakota City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+300% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+357% vs. current

Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Dakota City

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Frank Gotch State Park

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+357% vs. current

Jones Siding

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+357% 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 Humboldt County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.87 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.21 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Very Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.96 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.95 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Common0.72 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common0.55 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.49 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.24 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.14 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.14 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Sorbaria sorbifolia

Sorbaria

Occasional0.09 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Rare0.09 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Rare0.08 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Dakota City

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+300% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+357% vs. current

Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Dakota City

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Frank Gotch State Park

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+357% vs. current

Jones Siding

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+357% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-58% species diversity