Lancaster County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common34 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common22 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common13 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common12 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common12 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional10 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional10 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional10 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional9 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare9 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Capitol Beach Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Broyhill Fountain

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salt Creek Reservoir 25-a

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Firth

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oak Lake

in Lincoln

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+400% vs. current

Stagecoach Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Lancaster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Capitol Beach Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Broyhill Fountain

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salt Creek Reservoir 25-a

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holmes Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Firth

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oak Lake

in Lincoln

Importance: 0.20

20 species

+400% vs. current

Stagecoach Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 13 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common34 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common22 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common15 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common13 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common12 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common12 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional10 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional10 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional10 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional10 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional9 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare9 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Rare9 obs.

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