Cheyenne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheyenne County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sidney Legion Park Pond, Cheyenne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Cheyenne County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sidney Legion Park Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Chlorochroa viridicata

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Very Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common2 obs.

Euptychodera corrugata

Common1 obs.

Holcostethus abbreviatus

Common1 obs.

Perillus bioculatus

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Eritettix simplex

Velvet-striped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Brachiacantha tau

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+282%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sidney

Importance: 0.30

32 species

+103% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+6400% 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 Cheyenne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+282%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sidney

Importance: 0.30

32 species

+103% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+6400% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sidney Legion Park Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Chlorochroa viridicata

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Very Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common2 obs.

Euptychodera corrugata

Common1 obs.

Holcostethus abbreviatus

Common1 obs.

Perillus bioculatus

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Eritettix simplex

Velvet-striped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Brachiacantha tau

Rare1 obs.

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