Iowa City
Ecosystem Overview
The Iowa City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in johnson county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 johnson county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf coneflower
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Johnson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Iowa City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Iowa Citywithin Johnson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.