Turton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Turton Township ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Spink County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spink County nearby has 76% more documented species, Turton Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 88 Spink County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 88 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Spink County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.53 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.31 obs.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Very Common0.3 obs.

Amaranthus blitoides

Matweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.14 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common0.13 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common0.13 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Common0.12 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Common0.12 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common0.1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional0.06 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional0.05 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spink County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Spink County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Garfield Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Buffalo Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Tulare Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Athol Township

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Spring Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% vs. current

Antelope Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% 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 Spink County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spink County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Spink County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-76% vs. current

Garfield Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Buffalo Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Tulare Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Athol Township

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-5% vs. current

Spring Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% vs. current

Antelope Township

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.53 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.31 obs.

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Very Common0.3 obs.

Amaranthus blitoides

Matweed

Very Common0.3 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Very Common0.16 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common0.14 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Common0.13 obs.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Common0.13 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Common0.12 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Common0.12 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common0.1 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional0.1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional0.06 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.06 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional0.05 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Rare0.05 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 88 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 88 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Spink County

-76% species diversity