Adams County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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 Carbon, Adams 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. Carbon

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.76 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Very Common1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Very Common1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

Marsh Frogfruit

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.99 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.88 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.83 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.82 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common0.79 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional0.79 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Occasional0.79 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-Legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional0.66 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Giraffe Spots

Occasional0.52 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional0.52 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Occasional0.49 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Rare0.49 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Rare0.45 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.44 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. Carbon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.76 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Very Common1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Very Common1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

Marsh Frogfruit

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis riparia

Frost Grape

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.99 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.88 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.83 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.82 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Common0.79 obs.

Zerene cesonia

Dog Face

Occasional0.79 obs.

Polygonia progne

Gray Comma

Occasional0.79 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-Legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional0.66 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Giraffe Spots

Occasional0.52 obs.

Scutellaria parvula

Small Skullcap

Occasional0.52 obs.

Sander vitreus

Dory

Occasional0.49 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Rare0.49 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Rare0.45 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.44 obs.

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