McKenzie County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The McKenzie County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Watford City, McKenzie County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 McKenzie County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Watford City

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Common2 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Canthon pilularius

Rare1 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Watford City

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common6 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Common2 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Common2 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood's phlox

Common2 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

Canthon pilularius

Rare1 obs.

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