Boone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Boone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone 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 Katina Pond, Boone County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Boone County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Katina Pond

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common7 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Paragyrodon sphaerosporus

Common2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Gyroporus purpurinus

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Boone County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Katina Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Boone County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Katina Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boone

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Katina Pond

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common7 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Very Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Paragyrodon sphaerosporus

Common2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Gyroporus purpurinus

Common2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare2 obs.

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