Glenwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Glenwood ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in mills 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 Mills County nearby has 79% more documented species, Glenwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 mills 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 12 total documented species.
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Manduca quinquemaculatus
Tomato Hornworm
Arilus cristatus
Thereuonema tuberculata
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Grass carp
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Scutigera coleoptrata
House Centipede
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
Pelidnota punctata
Grapevine Beetle
Chinavia hilaris
Green Stink Bug
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mills County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Glenwoodwithin Mills County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.