Hamlin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamlin County ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamlin County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Marsh, Hamlin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Hamlin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Marsh

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Common1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2050%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4200% 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 Hamlin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2050%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dry Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Castlewood

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4200% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Marsh

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Common1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Arctosa littoralis

Shoreline Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common1 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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