Richardson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Richardson County ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Richardson County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Stanton Lake, Richardson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Richardson 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanton Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common2 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Occasional1 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Richardson County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Falls City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6500% 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 Richardson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Richardson County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Falls City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6500% 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 Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanton Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common2 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common2 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Occasional1 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tropisternus collaris

Rare1 obs.

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