Bridgeport

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgeport ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 75% more documented species, Bridgeport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.57 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.29 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.28 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.27 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Very Common0.18 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

Grassland Pricklypear

Common0.17 obs.

Apiomerus crassipes

Common0.09 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common0.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.08 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.08 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common0.08 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.08 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional0.08 obs.

Strigoderma arbicola

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

American Copper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Occasional0.08 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional0.08 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Plantain

Rare0.08 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

La Hart State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+171% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+375% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

La Hart State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+171% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+375% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+850% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.57 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.29 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.28 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.27 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Very Common0.18 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

Grassland Pricklypear

Common0.17 obs.

Apiomerus crassipes

Common0.09 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common0.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.08 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.08 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common0.08 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.08 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional0.08 obs.

Strigoderma arbicola

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

American Copper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Occasional0.08 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Occasional0.08 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Plantain

Rare0.08 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare0.08 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-75% species diversity