McKenzie County

Ecosystem Overview

The McKenzie County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lewis and Clark Wildlife Management Area, McKenzie County hosts 316% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 McKenzie County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis and Clark Wildlife Management Area

+316% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14 obs.

Bison bison

Bison

Very Common6 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3.34 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Rare2 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Rare2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Rare1.89 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+508%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McKenzie County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watford City

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+36% vs. current

Lewis And Clark Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+316% vs. current

Four Bears Segment

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Arnegard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Sullivan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Neu's Point Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Och's Point Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Big Oxbow Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% 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 McKenzie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+508%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McKenzie County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Watford City

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+36% vs. current

Lewis And Clark Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+316% vs. current

Four Bears Segment

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Arnegard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Sullivan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Neu's Point Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Och's Point Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Big Oxbow Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1875% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common14 obs.

Bison bison

Bison

Very Common6 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Bitterroot

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common3.34 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common3 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Common3 obs.

Phlox hoodii

Hood'S Phlox

Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

Red-Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional2 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Rare2 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Rare2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Rare1.89 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis and Clark Wildlife Management Area

+316% species diversity