Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Upper Brown Lake, Jackson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Brown Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Arnoglossum reniforme

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Xylomya simillima

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Clavariadelphus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9100% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Brown Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Arnoglossum reniforme

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Xylomya simillima

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Clavariadelphus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax minimus

Least Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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