Thomas County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Thomas County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Thomas County, Nebraska, 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 Thedford, Thomas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Thomas 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Thedford

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Euphorbia missurica

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Indianwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus herbaceus

narrow-leaved New Jersey tea

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Maryjane

Occasional2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Sparganothis unifasciana

One-Lined Sparganothis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraclipeoides dentigerulus

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Thedford

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Euphorbia missurica

Very Common4 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias arenaria

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Indianwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus herbaceus

narrow-leaved New Jersey tea

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Cannabis sativa

Maryjane

Occasional2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Sparganothis unifasciana

One-Lined Sparganothis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraclipeoides dentigerulus

Rare1 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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