Anderson Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Anderson Conservation Area ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County nearby has 82% more documented species, Anderson Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 69 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 69 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.15 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.12 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.09 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.08 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.08 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.08 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.08 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Common0.07 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-46% vs. current

Villisca

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Grant

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Anderson Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% vs. current

Red Oak Country Club

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% vs. current

Red Oak Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-46% vs. current

Villisca

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+160% vs. current

Grant

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Anderson Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% vs. current

Red Oak Country Club

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% vs. current

Red Oak Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.16 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.15 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common0.12 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common0.09 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.08 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.08 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.08 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.08 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Common0.07 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.04 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 69 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 69 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-82% species diversity