Cedar County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Cedar County ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Cedar County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Koch Lake, Cedar County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Cedar County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Koch Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Silene stellata

Very Common3 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

Common2 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common2 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Sweet Joe-Pyeweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Psaphida resumens

Figure-Eight Sallow

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Koch Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Silene stellata

Very Common3 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3 obs.

Lilium lancifolium

Tiger lily

Common2 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common2 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Sweet Joe-Pyeweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Gray Sagewort

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Occasional1 obs.

Achatia distincta

Occasional1 obs.

Psaphida resumens

Figure-Eight Sallow

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophane antennata

Green Fruitworm

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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