Fertile

Ecosystem Overview

The Fertile ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Worth County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Worth County nearby has 93% more documented species, Fertile offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 84 Worth County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 84 locations

Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Worth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Worth County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-93% vs. current

Northwood

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Elk Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

Manly

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-44% vs. current

Hanlontown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Kensett

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Joice

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% 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 Worth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Worth County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Worth County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-93% vs. current

Northwood

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Elk Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-94% vs. current

Manly

Importance: 0.70

9 species

-44% vs. current

Hanlontown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Kensett

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+25% vs. current

Joice

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.09 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 84 locations