Shelby

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelby ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Shelby 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 Shelby County nearby has 86% more documented species, Shelby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 57 Shelby County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 57 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.51 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common0.44 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.31 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.31 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common0.28 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.28 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.27 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common0.27 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.27 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Kirkman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Tennant

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Prairie Rose State Park

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Rosman-glendale Farm Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

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 Shelby County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shelby County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Shelby County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Elk Horn

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Kirkman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Tennant

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Prairie Rose State Park

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Harlan

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Rosman-glendale Farm Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+267% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.51 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Very Common0.44 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.31 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.31 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Common0.28 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.28 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.27 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Common0.27 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.27 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

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 57 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Shelby County

-86% species diversity