Dundy County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dundy County ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Dundy County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Benkelman, Dundy County hosts 657% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Dundy 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Benkelman

+657% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Masticophis flagellum

San Joaquin Coachwhip

Very Common22 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common13 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Very Common9 obs.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common4 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Castianeira alteranda

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+960%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dundy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Benkelman

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+657% vs. current

Haigler

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2550% 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 Dundy County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+960%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Dundy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Benkelman

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+657% vs. current

Haigler

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+2550% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Benkelman

+657% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Masticophis flagellum

San Joaquin Coachwhip

Very Common22 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Very Common13 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Very Common9 obs.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common4 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Castianeira alteranda

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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