Dubuque County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dubuque County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Dubuque 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 Dubuque, Dubuque County hosts 150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Dubuque County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dubuque

+150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Occasional3 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubuque County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% 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 Dubuque County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Dubuque County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubuque

Importance: 0.49

40 species

+150% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dubuque

+150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail darter

Occasional3 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional3 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

downy painted-cup

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare2 obs.

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