Elk Horn

Ecosystem Overview

The Elk Horn ecosystem supports 3 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Shelby County nearby has 96% more documented species, Elk Horn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 57 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 57 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.18 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Very Common0.17 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-96% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-96% vs. current

Tennant

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Kirkman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Prairie Rose State Park

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+50% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-73% vs. current

Rosman-glendale Farm Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

3 species

0% 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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-96% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-96% vs. current

Tennant

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Kirkman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Prairie Rose State Park

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+50% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-73% vs. current

Rosman-glendale Farm Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

3 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.18 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Very Common0.17 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Very Common0.15 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 57 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-96% species diversity