Chadron Creek Ranch State Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Chadron Creek Ranch State Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Dawes County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dawes County nearby has 14% more documented species, Chadron Creek Ranch State Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Dawes County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Dawes County

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common13.8 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common1.3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.02 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common0.87 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common0.65 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.54 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.53 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common0.44 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Common0.36 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Common0.34 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Common0.33 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

Slender Milk-Vetch

Occasional0.31 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Occasional0.3 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Occasional0.28 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.24 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional0.23 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Rare0.22 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Rare0.21 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

Wild Ground-Cherry

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawes County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Dawes County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-14% vs. current

Precinct 02

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-21% vs. current

Ponderosa State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-16% vs. current

Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-16% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+59% vs. current

Chadron

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+265% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1967% vs. current

Bordeaux State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3000% 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 Dawes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dawes County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Dawes County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-14% vs. current

Precinct 02

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-21% vs. current

Ponderosa State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-16% vs. current

Pine Ridge National Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-16% vs. current

Crawford

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+59% vs. current

Chadron

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+265% vs. current

Whitney

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1967% vs. current

Bordeaux State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common13.8 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common1.3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.02 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common0.87 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common0.65 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.54 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Common0.53 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common0.44 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Common0.36 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Yellow Sundrops

Common0.34 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Common0.33 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

Slender Milk-Vetch

Occasional0.31 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Occasional0.3 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Occasional0.28 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional0.28 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.24 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional0.23 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Rare0.22 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Rare0.21 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

Wild Ground-Cherry

Rare0.21 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Dawes County

-14% species diversity