Clayton Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Clayton County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clayton County nearby has 39% more documented species, Clayton 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

vs. Clayton County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common0.23 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

Common Map Turtle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Very Common0.17 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

Lopseed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common0.16 obs.

Lonicera reticulata

Grape Honeysuckle

Common0.16 obs.

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Cuscuta coryli

Hazel Dodder

Common0.16 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.16 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Common0.16 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

Galinsoga

Common0.16 obs.

Elymus villosus

Downy Wildrye

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Occasional0.16 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Spignet

Occasional0.16 obs.

Myriopteris gracilis

Fee'S Lip Fern

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ceanothus herbaceus

Redroot

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare0.15 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Rare0.15 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Rare0.15 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

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

vs. Clayton County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common0.23 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.2 obs.

Graptemys geographica

Common Map Turtle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Very Common0.17 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

Lopseed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Common0.16 obs.

Lonicera reticulata

Grape Honeysuckle

Common0.16 obs.

No image

Cuscuta coryli

Hazel Dodder

Common0.16 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.16 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Common0.16 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

Galinsoga

Common0.16 obs.

Elymus villosus

Downy Wildrye

Occasional0.16 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional0.16 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Occasional0.16 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Spignet

Occasional0.16 obs.

Myriopteris gracilis

Fee'S Lip Fern

Occasional0.16 obs.

Ceanothus herbaceus

Redroot

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare0.15 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Rare0.15 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Rare0.15 obs.

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