Sarpy County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sarpy County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Papillion, Sarpy County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Sarpy County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Papillion

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common16 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common14 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common7 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common7 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common6 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional5 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Rare5 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Rare5 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+113% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% 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 Sarpy County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Sarpy County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Papillion

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

La Vista

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wehrspann Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.33

47 species

+113% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chalco

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Papillion

+32% species diversity

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare5 obs.

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