Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Kadoka, Jackson County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jackson 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. Kadoka

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common13 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common13 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common12 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common11 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common10 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common10 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common9 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common9 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common8 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional8 obs.

Sporobolus rigidus

prairie sandreed

Occasional8 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional8 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional8 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional7 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare7 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare7 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Kadoka

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Interior

Importance: 0.22

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Kadoka

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Interior

Importance: 0.22

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. Kadoka

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Ovis canadensis

Mountain Sheep; Audubon Bighorn (auduboni)

Very Common13 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Very Common13 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common12 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common11 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Common10 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common10 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common9 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common9 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Common8 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional8 obs.

Sporobolus rigidus

prairie sandreed

Occasional8 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional8 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional8 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Occasional7 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare7 obs.

Juniperus scopulorum

red-cedar

Rare7 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Rare6 obs.

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