Alton

Ecosystem Overview

The Alton ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Sioux County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sioux County nearby has 85% more documented species, Alton 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sioux County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.92 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Very Common0.38 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.37 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.37 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Very Common0.1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.1 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Common0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.05 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.05 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sioux County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Sioux County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Settlers Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Orange City

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-77% vs. current

Sioux Center

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-75% vs. current

Rock Valley

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-8% vs. current

Matlock

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Hawarden

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Chatsworth

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% 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 Sioux County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.92 obs.

Morus alba

Mulberry

Very Common0.38 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Very Common0.37 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.37 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Very Common0.1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.1 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Common0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.05 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.05 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sioux County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Sioux County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Settlers Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Orange City

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-77% vs. current

Sioux Center

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-75% vs. current

Rock Valley

Importance: 0.70

12 species

-8% vs. current

Matlock

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Hawarden

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Chatsworth

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sioux County

-85% species diversity