Palo Alto County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Palo Alto County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Palo Alto County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rodman, Palo Alto County hosts 0% more species diversity.

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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rodman

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Very Common2.49 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.62 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.29 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Common0.83 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.77 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.76 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.62 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Occasional0.61 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Occasional0.59 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Occasional0.58 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare0.49 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Rare0.49 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Rare0.48 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rodman

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Very Common2.49 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.62 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.29 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common1 obs.

Aronia melanocarpa

Black Chokeberry

Common0.83 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.77 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.76 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.62 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Occasional0.61 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Occasional0.59 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.59 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Occasional0.58 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare0.49 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian Sunflower

Rare0.49 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Rare0.48 obs.

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