Cinder Path Bike Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Cinder Path Bike Trail ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lucas County nearby has 82% more documented species, Cinder Path Bike Trail offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lucas County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lucas County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.79 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.46 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.26 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.19 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Sawtooth Sunflower

Common0.18 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Common0.09 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Common0.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.04 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.01 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.01 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Occasional0 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional0 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-82% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-78% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% 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 Lucas County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.79 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.46 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Very Common0.45 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.26 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.19 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Sawtooth Sunflower

Common0.18 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Common0.09 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Common0.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.04 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.01 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.01 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Occasional0 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional0 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-82% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-78% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+44% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lucas County

-82% species diversity