Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott 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 Eldridge, Scott County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Eldridge

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common9 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common5 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Common4 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional3 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Scott County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Eldridge

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Claire

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Carp Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Scott County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Scott County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Eldridge

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Le Claire

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Carp Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Eldridge

+9900% species diversity

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare3 obs.

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