Sanborn County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Sanborn County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Sanborn 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 Artesian, Sanborn County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Sanborn 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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Artesian

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Very Common30 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common19 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common12 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common11 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Potamilus ohiensis

pink papershell

Common8 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common8 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common6 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Sphaerium striatinum

Striated Fingernailclam

Common3 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional3 obs.

Arcidens confragosus

Queen

Occasional3 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare2 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Rare2 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Artesian

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Very Common30 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common19 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common12 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common11 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Very Common8 obs.

Potamilus ohiensis

pink papershell

Common8 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common8 obs.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Common6 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Sphaerium striatinum

Striated Fingernailclam

Common3 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional3 obs.

Arcidens confragosus

Queen

Occasional3 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Occasional2 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Occasional2 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare2 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Rare2 obs.

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