Sioux City

Ecosystem Overview

The Sioux City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Iowa, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 223 Iowa natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 223 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 223 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Iowa

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common4 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare1 obs.

Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Iowa

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Des Moines

Importance: 0.54

90 species

+11% vs. current

Cedar Rapids

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% vs. current

Iowa City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Council Bluffs

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% 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 Iowa.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Iowa

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Des Moines

Importance: 0.54

90 species

+11% vs. current

Cedar Rapids

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% vs. current

Iowa City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Council Bluffs

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 223 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 223 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Iowa

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common4 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare1 obs.

Hoshihananomia octopunctata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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