Valentine

Ecosystem Overview

The Valentine ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherry County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cherry County nearby has 91% more documented species, Valentine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Cherry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherry County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ligyrus relictus

Very Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Longspine Sandbur

Common1 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cherry County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherry County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-91% vs. current

Merritt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+800% 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 Cherry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cherry County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherry County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-91% vs. current

Merritt Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Cody

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+800% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherry County

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Ligyrus gibbosus

Carrot beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ligyrus relictus

Very Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Very Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Setaria viridis

green bristol-grass

Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Longspine Sandbur

Common1 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Common1 obs.

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