Pacific Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Pacific Junction ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Mills County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mills County nearby has 63% more documented species, Pacific Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 100 Mills County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-63% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Webbhelix multilineata

Very Common0.23 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

Showy Orchid

Very Common0.22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.22 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.21 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common0.21 obs.

Lycoperdon marginatum

Peeling Puffball

Common0.2 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common0.2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Common0.2 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common0.2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Common0.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.15 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.04 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Rare0.04 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-63% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-15% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+367% vs. current

Silver City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Hastings

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Emerson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2700% vs. current

American Heroes Park

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-63% 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 Mills County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mills County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Mills County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-63% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-15% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+367% vs. current

Silver City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Hastings

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1300% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Emerson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2700% vs. current

American Heroes Park

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Webbhelix multilineata

Very Common0.23 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

Showy Orchid

Very Common0.22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common0.22 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.21 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Common0.21 obs.

Lycoperdon marginatum

Peeling Puffball

Common0.2 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common0.2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Common0.2 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common0.2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Common0.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.15 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.06 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Thereuonema tuberculata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare0.04 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Rare0.04 obs.

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Rare0.04 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 100 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mills County

-63% species diversity