Sidney

Ecosystem Overview

The Sidney ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Fremont County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fremont County nearby has 78% more documented species, Sidney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 100 Fremont County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common0.54 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.54 obs.

Hogwort

Occasional0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-41% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-80% 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 Fremont County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common0.54 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.54 obs.

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-78% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-80% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-41% vs. current

Thurman

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+129% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-80% 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

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 100 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-78% species diversity