Warren County

Ecosystem Overview

The Warren County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren 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 Lake George, Warren County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Warren County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake George

+0% species diversity

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana alba

Very Common3 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Very Common3 obs.

Lactarius indigo

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Common2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Common2 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Rare2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Warren County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Indianola

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% 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 Warren County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Warren County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Indianola

Importance: 0.34

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake George

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common4 obs.

Gentiana alba

Very Common3 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Very Common3 obs.

Lactarius indigo

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Common2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Common2 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Arnoglossum atriplicifolium

pale Indian-plantain

Rare2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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