Pawnee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pawnee County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pawnee City, Pawnee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pawnee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pawnee City

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common16 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common7 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common5 obs.

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Lined Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Plestiodon septentrionalis

Northern Prairie Skink

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pawnee County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Burchard Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2700% 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 Pawnee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pawnee County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Burchard Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2700% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pawnee City

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common16 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Very Common7 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common5 obs.

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Lined Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Plestiodon septentrionalis

Northern Prairie Skink

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional2 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

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