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Iowa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Iowa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in iowa county, wisconsin, 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. Compared to nearby Dodgeville, Iowa County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 iowa county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
94
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 5 locations
80th percentile for diversity
vs. Dodgeville
+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Very Common16 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common13 obs.
Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common12 obs.
Sanguinaria canadensis

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common12 obs.
Maianthemum racemosum

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common12 obs.
Lobelia siphilitica

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common12 obs.
Bombycilla cedrorum

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common12 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common11 obs.
Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Common11 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common11 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common11 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional10 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional10 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional10 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional10 obs.
Gentiana alba

Gentiana alba

Occasional9 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional9 obs.
Bromus inermis

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare8 obs.
Pheucticus ludovicianus

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare8 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare8 obs.

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