Monroe County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

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.

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. 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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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. Melrose

+0% species diversity

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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