Red Oak

Ecosystem Overview

The Red Oak ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County nearby has 68% more documented species, Red Oak offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 69 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 69 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.35 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Occasional0.11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.11 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.11 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.06 obs.

Avena sativa

Oat

Rare0.06 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

Villisca

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Grant

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Anderson Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% vs. current

Red Oak Country Club

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% vs. current

Red Oak Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

Villisca

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Grant

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Anderson Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Anderson Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% vs. current

Red Oak Country Club

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% vs. current

Red Oak Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.35 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.18 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Occasional0.11 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional0.11 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.11 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Rare0.06 obs.

Avena sativa

Oat

Rare0.06 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.06 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

Regional Rank

Out of 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 69 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-68% species diversity