Rock Creek State Fish Hatchery

Ecosystem Overview

The Rock Creek State Fish Hatchery ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Dundy County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dundy County nearby has 69% more documented species, Rock Creek State Fish Hatchery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 59 Dundy County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 59 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Dundy County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common1.23 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria maculosa

Redleg

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common0.99 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.91 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.69 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.28 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.28 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.22 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.19 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional0.16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.16 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.14 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Rare0.13 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dundy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Dundy County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-69% vs. current

Benkelman

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+20% vs. current

Haigler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Benkelman

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+20% vs. current

Rock Creek State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-11% vs. current

Baney Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

Rainbow Fountain Park

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

Merklin Trailer Court

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Dundy County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dundy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Dundy County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-69% vs. current

Benkelman

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+20% vs. current

Haigler

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Benkelman

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+20% vs. current

Rock Creek State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-11% vs. current

Baney Trailer Park

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

Rainbow Fountain Park

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

Merklin Trailer Court

Importance: 0.50

20 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common1.23 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria maculosa

Redleg

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common0.99 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.91 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.69 obs.

Mareca americana

Baldpate

Common0.28 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common0.28 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional0.22 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Occasional0.19 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.19 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Occasional0.16 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.16 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare0.14 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Shoveler

Rare0.13 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Rare0.13 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 59 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 59 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Dundy County

-69% species diversity