Antelope County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Antelope County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Antelope County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Neligh, Antelope County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Antelope County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Neligh

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common2 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional2 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Nicrophorus marginatus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Neligh

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Heterodon nasicus

Western Hog-nosed Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-lined Racerunner

Very Common2 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Purple Poppymallow

Very Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common2 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Occasional2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional2 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Nicrophorus marginatus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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