Brule

Ecosystem Overview

The Brule ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 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, Brule offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #85 for species diversity among 100 Keith County County natural areas, placing it in the 15th 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 100 locations

15th 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.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Very Common1.39 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Very Common1.3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Very Common0.68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.68 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common0.67 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.65 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.65 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.65 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.64 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Common0.64 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

Paxton

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

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 Keith County County.

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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

Paxton

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

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Very Common1.39 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Very Common1.3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Very Common0.68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common0.68 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common0.67 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common0.65 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.65 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common0.65 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common0.64 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaf Spurge

Common0.64 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 100 locations

15th percentile for diversity

vs. Keith County

-87% species diversity