Castalia

Ecosystem Overview

The Castalia ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 2 taxonomic genera. Located in Winneshiek County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Winneshiek County nearby has 94% more documented species, Castalia 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 Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Winneshiek County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winneshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winneshiek County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-94% vs. current

Jackson Junction

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Decorah

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-92% vs. current

Fort Atkinson

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-58% vs. current

Calmar

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-55% vs. current

Spillville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-37% vs. current

Coon River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% 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 Winneshiek County County.

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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 Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Winneshiek County

-94% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winneshiek County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Winneshiek County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-94% vs. current

Jackson Junction

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-94% vs. current

Decorah

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-92% vs. current

Fort Atkinson

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-58% vs. current

Calmar

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-55% vs. current

Spillville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-37% vs. current

Coon River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.24 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.14 obs.

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