Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic, Cass County hosts 89% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cass 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

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic

+89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Angled Burr Cucumber

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cass County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+89% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cass County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic

Importance: 0.32

28 species

+89% 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

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic

+89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Angled Burr Cucumber

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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