Council Bluffs
Ecosystem Overview
The Council Bluffs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in pottawattamie 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 #1 for species diversity among 3 pottawattamie county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Euphorbia marginata
White-Margined Spurge
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Stenaria nigricans
diamondflowers
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Udeopsylla robusta
Robust Camel Cricket
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Amorpha canescens
Leadplant Amorpha
Verbena stricta
Mullein-Leaved Vervain
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Lygodesmia juncea
common skeletonweed
Rabidosa rabida
Rabid Wolf Spider
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Alaus oculatus
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pottawattamie County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Council Bluffswithin Pottawattamie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.