Keith County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Keith County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Keith County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paxton, Keith County hosts 670% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Paxton

+670% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common53.6 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common35.28 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common7 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common5.33 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common4 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Carabus serratus

Serrate-Shoulder Worm And Slug Hunter

Common3 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common3 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional3 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare3 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Rare3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Rare3 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Paxton

+670% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common53.6 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common35.28 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common7 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common5.33 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common4 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Carabus serratus

Serrate-Shoulder Worm And Slug Hunter

Common3 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common3 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional3 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Rare3 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Rare3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Rare3 obs.

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