Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lucas County nearby has 17% more documented species, Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Lucas County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Lucas County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.22 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common0.85 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.63 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.59 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.58 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Sawtooth Sunflower

Common0.51 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.21 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Common0.18 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.12 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Gentiana alba

Occasional0.12 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.12 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.12 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional0.11 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare0.09 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Rare0.09 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-17% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+567% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+362% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-17% vs. current

Chariton

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+567% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Cedar Creek Unit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1100% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Lucas

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Stephens State Forest - Chariton Unit

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Cinder Path Bike Trail

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+362% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.22 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common0.85 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.63 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.59 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.58 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Sawtooth Sunflower

Common0.51 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.32 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.21 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common0.21 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Common0.18 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.12 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Gentiana alba

Occasional0.12 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.12 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional0.12 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional0.11 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare0.09 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Rare0.09 obs.

Agalinis auriculata

Rare0.08 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Lucas County

-17% species diversity