Iowa

Ecosystem Overview

The Iowa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Iowa, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Des Moines, Iowa hosts 11% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 223 Iowa natural areas, placing it in the 100th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 223 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 223 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Des Moines

+11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common126 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common85 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common71 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common68 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common59 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common58 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common55 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common54 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common53 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common53 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common52 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional52 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional51 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional48 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional47 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional47 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional46 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare46 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare45 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare44 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Des Moines

Importance: 0.54

90 species

+11% vs. current

Cedar Rapids

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% vs. current

Iowa City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Council Bluffs

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marshalltown

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% 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 Iowa.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Des Moines

Importance: 0.54

90 species

+11% vs. current

Cedar Rapids

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% vs. current

Iowa City

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Council Bluffs

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marshalltown

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 223 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 223 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Des Moines

+11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common126 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common85 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common71 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common68 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common59 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common58 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common55 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common54 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common53 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common53 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common52 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional52 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional51 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional48 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional47 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Occasional47 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional46 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare46 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare45 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare44 obs.

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