Marshall County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marshall County ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Marshalltown, Marshall County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshalltown

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hedriodiscus binotatus

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus pratensis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshalltown

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+525% 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 Marshall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshalltown

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshalltown

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hedriodiscus binotatus

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus pratensis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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