Phelps County

Ecosystem Overview

The Phelps County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Phelps County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Loomis, Phelps County hosts 7400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 52 Phelps County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 52 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Loomis

+7400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common8.65 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common5.69 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.63 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common2.27 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2.27 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1.94 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1.65 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.5 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common1.45 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common1.45 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1.29 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Occasional1.19 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Occasional1.16 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1.14 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1.13 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Rare1 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+971%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Holdrege

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+103% vs. current

Funk Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Loomis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Bertrand

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Atlanta Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Holdrege

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Johnson Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% 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 Phelps County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+971%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phelps County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Holdrege

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+103% vs. current

Funk Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Atlanta

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Loomis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Bertrand

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Atlanta Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Holdrege

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Johnson Waterfowl Production Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3650% 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 52 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Loomis

+7400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common8.65 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common5.69 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2.63 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Very Common2.27 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common2.27 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1.94 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1.65 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.5 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common1.45 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common1.45 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1.29 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Occasional1.19 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Occasional1.16 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional1.14 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1.13 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Rare1 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare1 obs.

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