Paxton

Ecosystem Overview

The Paxton ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Keith County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Keith County nearby has 87% more documented species, Paxton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #86 for species diversity among 100 Keith County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Keith County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Yellow-Shouldered Drone Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Common0.23 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common0.11 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.03 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.02 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keith County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Keith County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Ogallala

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-86% vs. current

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Brule

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-87% vs. current

Ogallala

Importance: 0.60

30 species

-67% vs. current

Ogallala Strip State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-66% vs. current

Searle Field

Importance: 0.60

24 species

-58% vs. current

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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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Yellow-Shouldered Drone Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes aurifer

Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder Bug

Common0.23 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common0.11 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Common0.03 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.02 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Common0.02 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 100 locations

14th percentile for diversity

vs. Keith County

-87% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keith County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Keith County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

Ogallala

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-86% vs. current

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-86% vs. current

Brule

Importance: 0.70

10 species

0% vs. current

Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-87% vs. current

Ogallala

Importance: 0.60

30 species

-67% vs. current

Ogallala Strip State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

29 species

-66% vs. current

Searle Field

Importance: 0.60

24 species

-58% vs. current