Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarke County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarke County nearby has 88% more documented species, Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Clarke County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.94 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Very Common0.89 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.89 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Common0.25 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.24 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

West Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-44% vs. current

East Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-31% vs. current

West Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

-10% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.60

9 species

0% vs. current

Vawn Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% 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 Clarke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarke County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarke County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-88% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Murray

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

West Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-44% vs. current

East Lake Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-31% vs. current

West Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

10 species

-10% vs. current

Osceola

Importance: 0.60

9 species

0% vs. current

Vawn Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlorella aurata

Golden Sweat Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.94 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Very Common0.89 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.89 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Common0.25 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.24 obs.

No image

Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Common0.23 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Clarke County

-88% species diversity