Keith County

Ecosystem Overview

The Keith County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Keith County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ogallala, Keith County hosts 300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Keith County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ogallala

+300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common7 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Carabus serratus

Common3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common3 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Croton texensis

Rare2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Keith County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ogallala

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+300% vs. current

Paxton

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% 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 Keith County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Keith County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Ogallala

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+300% vs. current

Paxton

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ogallala

+300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common7 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Very Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Carabus serratus

Common3 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common3 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common3 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Kansas Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ridgeseed Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Croton texensis

Rare2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

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