Hand County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hand County ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Hand 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 Miller, Hand County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Hand County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Miller

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Very Common5 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

silver-leaved Indian breadroot

Very Common3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

slender penstemon

Occasional2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lestes unguiculatus

Lyre-tipped Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Rare2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare2 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Rare2 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Miller

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Very Common5 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

silver-leaved Indian breadroot

Very Common3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

slender penstemon

Occasional2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lestes unguiculatus

Lyre-tipped Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Rare2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare2 obs.

Loxostege cereralis

Rare2 obs.

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