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McFarland Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The McFarland Lake ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in story county, iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Story County nearby has 96% more documented species, McFarland Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 story county County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

4
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
4
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
3
Common Species
Frequently observed species
1
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 5 locations
20th percentile for diversity
vs. Story County
-96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Scoliopteryx libatrix

Scoliopteryx libatrix

herald

Very Common1 obs.
Lithobates pipiens

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Hydrophyllum virginianum

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common1 obs.
Haploa reversa

Haploa reversa

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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