Russell

Ecosystem Overview

The Russell ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lucas County nearby has 94% more documented species, Russell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Lucas County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.04 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-94% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-93% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-56% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-69% 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 Lucas County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common0.1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.04 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-94% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-93% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-56% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-69% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Lucas County

-94% species diversity