Otoe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Otoe County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Otoe County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nebraska City, Otoe County hosts 800% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Otoe County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Nebraska City

+800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1340%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Otoe County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Nebraska City

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+800% vs. current

Syracuse

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+7100% 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 Otoe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1340%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Otoe County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Nebraska City

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+800% vs. current

Syracuse

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+7100% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Nebraska City

+800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional1 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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