Jasper County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jasper County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 Newton, Jasper County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common6 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Common4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Occasional3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional3 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Colfax

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sully

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Colfax

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sully

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common6 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common5 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Rough Oxeye

Common4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Occasional3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional3 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional3 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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