Muscatine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Muscatine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Muscatine County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Weed Park Lagoon, Muscatine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Muscatine County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Weed Park Lagoon

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris goldieana

Giant Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Udeopsylla robusta

Robust Camel Cricket

Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common2 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Occasional2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Melanocanthon nigricornis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Muscatine County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

West Liberty

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 Muscatine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Muscatine County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

West Liberty

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Weed Park Lagoon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris goldieana

Giant Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Udeopsylla robusta

Robust Camel Cricket

Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common2 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Efferia albibarbis

Occasional2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Melanocanthon nigricornis

Rare2 obs.

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