Calhoun County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Calhoun County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Somers, Calhoun 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Somers

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common2.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common1.75 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common1.72 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Very Common1.5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.35 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1.24 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.17 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common1.12 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common1.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.09 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.01 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.97 obs.

Lathyrus venosus

Veiny Pea

Occasional0.93 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Rare0.93 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Rare0.93 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Spring Cress

Rare0.83 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Somers

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Very Common2.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common1.75 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common1.72 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Very Common1.5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.35 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1.24 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.17 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common1.12 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common1.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.09 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common1.01 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Occasional0.97 obs.

Lathyrus venosus

Veiny Pea

Occasional0.93 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Rare0.93 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Rare0.93 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Spring Cress

Rare0.83 obs.

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