Deuel County

Ecosystem Overview

The Deuel County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Deuel County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clear Lake, Deuel County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Deuel County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clear Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

downy gentian

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Common3 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Nabalus racemosus

Glaucous Rattlesnakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Plestiodon septentrionalis

Northern Prairie Skink

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lone Tree Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Deuel County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lone Tree Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Clear Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

downy gentian

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Very Common3 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Common3 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common2 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Nabalus racemosus

Glaucous Rattlesnakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Plestiodon septentrionalis

Northern Prairie Skink

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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