Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark County ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clark, Clark County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Clark 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Astragalus flexuosus

flexile milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Acronicta clarescens

Clear Dagger

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clark County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Lake Number Two

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clark County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Lake Number Two

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5100% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Astragalus flexuosus

flexile milk-vetch

Common2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Acronicta clarescens

Clear Dagger

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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