Goldfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Goldfield ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Wright County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wright County nearby has 92% more documented species, Goldfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 100 Wright County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Wright County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.5 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.16 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Wright County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Eagle Grove

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-79% vs. current

Dows

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-45% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Lower Morse Lake Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Belmond

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+20% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+50% 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 Wright County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wright County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Wright County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Eagle Grove

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-79% vs. current

Dows

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-45% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Lower Morse Lake Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Belmond

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Big Wall Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+20% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+50% 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Wright County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.5 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.33 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.16 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.15 obs.

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