Keokuk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Keokuk County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Keokuk County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby What Cheer, Keokuk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Keokuk 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. What Cheer

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common2.31 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1.88 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.68 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common1.61 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.57 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.55 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.38 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.31 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Common1.17 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional0.95 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.93 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.87 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional0.83 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare0.79 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Rare0.75 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keokuk County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Harper

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Sigourney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Hedrick

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Spainer Br Skunk River State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Sigourney

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Bond Hill County Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Sigourney Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7300% 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 Keokuk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keokuk County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Harper

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Sigourney

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Hedrick

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Spainer Br Skunk River State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Sigourney

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7300% vs. current

Bond Hill County Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3600% vs. current

Sigourney Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7300% 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. What Cheer

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common2.31 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1.88 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.68 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common1.61 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.57 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1.55 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.38 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.31 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Common1.17 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional0.95 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.93 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.87 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional0.83 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare0.79 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Rare0.75 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.75 obs.

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