Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Melrose, Monroe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Melrose

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common2.98 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2.07 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common1.93 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.53 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

Grassland Pricklypear

Very Common1.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.42 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1.05 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Common1 obs.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Occasional1 obs.

Promachus vertebratus

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.96 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Rare0.88 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare0.86 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.85 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3750% vs. current

La Hart State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+305% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% 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 Monroe County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common2.98 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2.07 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common1.93 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.53 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

Grassland Pricklypear

Very Common1.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.42 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common1.05 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Common1 obs.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Occasional1 obs.

Promachus vertebratus

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.96 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Rare0.88 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare0.86 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.85 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3750% vs. current

La Hart State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+305% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Melrose

+0% species diversity