Cherry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cherry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherry 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 Valentine, Cherry County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cherry County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Valentine

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common4 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common2 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Paspalum setaceum

Thin Paspalum

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Rare2 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Rare2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cherry County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valentine

Importance: 0.36

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Merritt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 Cherry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cherry County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Valentine

Importance: 0.36

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Merritt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Valentine

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common4 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common3 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Common2 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Paspalum setaceum

Thin Paspalum

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Rare2 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Rare2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Rare2 obs.

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