McCook County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The McCook County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in McCook County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Canistota, McCook County hosts 7300% 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Canistota

+7300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common13.77 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Very Common4.91 obs.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Very Common4 obs.

Anodontoides ferussacianus

Cylindrical Papershell

Very Common3.61 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3.35 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3.01 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common2.6 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common2.28 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.25 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1.03 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Occasional1 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Rare1 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Rare1 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Canistota

+7300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common13.77 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Very Common4.91 obs.

Urocitellus richardsonii

Richardson-Ziesel

Very Common4 obs.

Anodontoides ferussacianus

Cylindrical Papershell

Very Common3.61 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3.35 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3.01 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common2.6 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common2.28 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.25 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common1.03 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Occasional1 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Rare1 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Rare1 obs.

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