Perkins County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Perkins County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Perkins County, Nebraska, 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 Elsie, Perkins County hosts 2500% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elsie

+2500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common30.03 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common16.36 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common0.79 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common0.77 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.69 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common0.68 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Common0.67 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Occasional0.58 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.57 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.56 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.54 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.48 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Rare0.46 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Rare0.46 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare0.43 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elsie

+2500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common30.03 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common16.36 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common0.79 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common0.77 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.69 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common0.68 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Common0.67 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Occasional0.58 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.57 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.56 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.54 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional0.54 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.48 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Rare0.46 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Rare0.46 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare0.43 obs.

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