Jackson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby White River, Jackson County hosts 341% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. White River

+341% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Ovis canadensis

Carnero

Very Common18.4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common17.51 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common14.02 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Very Common13 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common13 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common12 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common11 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common10.53 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common10 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional9.29 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Occasional9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional8.19 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional8 obs.

Sporobolus rigidus

Prairie Sandreed

Occasional8 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Rare8 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare8 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Rare8 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. White River

+341% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Ovis canadensis

Carnero

Very Common18.4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common17.51 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common14.02 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Halogeton glomeratus

Saltlover

Very Common13 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Common13 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Common12 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Common12 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Common11 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common10.53 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common10 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Occasional9.29 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Occasional9 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional8.19 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional8 obs.

Sporobolus rigidus

Prairie Sandreed

Occasional8 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Occasional8 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Rare8 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Rare8 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Rare8 obs.

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