Grant County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grant County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Milbank, Grant County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Milbank

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common5 obs.

Strophitus undulatus

Squawfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Bulbous Bitter-Cress

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grant County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Milbank

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Grant County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Milbank

Importance: 0.39

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Milbank

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common5 obs.

Strophitus undulatus

Squawfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Bulbous Bitter-Cress

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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