Atlantic
Ecosystem Overview
The Atlantic ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in cass county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cass County nearby has 47% more documented species, Atlantic offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 cass county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Or Michaelmas Daisy
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Sicyos angulatus
Angled Burr Cucumber
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Persicaria pensylvanica
Pink Knotweed
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Osmorhiza longistylis
Long-Style Sweet Cicely
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Abutilon theophrasti
china jute
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cass County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Atlanticwithin Cass County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.