Allamakee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Allamakee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Allamakee 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 Waukon, Allamakee County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Allamakee County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukon

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common5 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common4 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional3 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare3 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Pagoda-Plant

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Allamakee County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukon

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Harpers Ferry

Importance: 0.26

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 Allamakee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Allamakee County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukon

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Harpers Ferry

Importance: 0.26

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukon

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common5 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common4 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common4 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional4 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional3 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare3 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Pagoda-Plant

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

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