Day County

Ecosystem Overview

The Day County ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Day County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Webster, Day County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Day 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Rare1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1867%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Enemy Swim Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1867% 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 Day County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1867%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Enemy Swim Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1867% 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Rare1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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