Mitchell County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Mitchell County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Mitchell County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carpenter, Mitchell County hosts 0% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Carpenter

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common3.87 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common3.57 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common3.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.98 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.42 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.02 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.78 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common1.76 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common1.63 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common1.6 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional1.56 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional1.35 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional1.3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1.24 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional1.22 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Wool Bulrush

Rare1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Carpenter

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common3.87 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common3.57 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common3.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.98 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.42 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.02 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.78 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common1.76 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Common1.63 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common1.6 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional1.56 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional1.35 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional1.3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1.24 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional1.22 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Wool Bulrush

Rare1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Rare1 obs.

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