La Hart State Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The La Hart State Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Monroe County nearby has 91% more documented species, La Hart State Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 100 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Very Common0.03 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common0.03 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Very Common0.02 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Very Common0.02 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Common0.02 obs.

Promachus vertebratus

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-63% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+75% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+250% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+250% 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 Monroe County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Very Common0.03 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common0.03 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Winged Lythrum

Very Common0.02 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Very Common0.02 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Common0.02 obs.

Promachus vertebratus

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+250% vs. current

Albia

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Tyrone Wildlife Management Area;tyrone State Game Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+600% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-63% vs. current

Honey Creek State Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+75% vs. current

Albia City Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+250% vs. current

Maxon

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+250% 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 100 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-91% species diversity