Thurman

Ecosystem Overview

The Thurman ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Fremont County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fremont County nearby has 90% more documented species, Thurman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 100 Fremont County County natural areas, placing it in the 10th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.51 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common0.21 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Very Common0.1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-91% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-74% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-91% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fremont County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Waubonsie State Park

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Riverton Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-91% vs. current

Copeland Bend Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-91% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-74% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-56% vs. current

Riverton

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Militia Howl Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-91% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common0.51 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common0.21 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Very Common0.1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont County

-90% species diversity