Cass County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Massena, Cass 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

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Massena

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.55 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Common2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common2 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Occasional1.72 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.53 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional1.05 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Joe-Pye

Rare1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Rare1 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

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Massena

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.55 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon'S Seal

Common2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common2 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Occasional1.72 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.53 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional1.05 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Pot

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Joe-Pye

Rare1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Rare1 obs.

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