Clayton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton County ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Clayton County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elkader, Clayton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Clayton 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elkader

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common5 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Very Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common3 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Sullivantia sullivantii

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Occasional2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Rare2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Guttenberg

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2700% 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 Clayton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clayton County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Guttenberg

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2700% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elkader

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common5 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Very Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common3 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Sullivantia sullivantii

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Occasional2 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Rare2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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