Fall River County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fall River County ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Fall River County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hot Springs, Fall River County hosts 870% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Fall River 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs

+870% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common3 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+782%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fall River County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+870% vs. current

Angostura Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+708% 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 Fall River County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+782%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fall River County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+870% vs. current

Angostura Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+708% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hot Springs

+870% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Very Common8 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common3 obs.

Numenius americanus

long-billed curlew

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Occasional2 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Aphyllon fasciculatum

tufted broomrape

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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