Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fargo, Cass County hosts 43% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fargo

+43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common5 obs.

Diplolepis spinosa

Very Common4 obs.

Eunemobius carolinus

Carolina Ground Cricket

Very Common4 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common2 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Occasional2 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Amaranthus blitoides

prostate pigweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Musca domestica

House fly

Rare1 obs.

Thermobia domestica

Firebrat

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+218%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+43% vs. current

West Fargo

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+338% vs. current

Horace

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+6900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+218%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cass County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fargo

Importance: 0.50

49 species

+43% vs. current

West Fargo

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+338% vs. current

Horace

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+6900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fargo

+43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common5 obs.

Diplolepis spinosa

Very Common4 obs.

Eunemobius carolinus

Carolina Ground Cricket

Very Common4 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Very Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Very Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common2 obs.

Micromus subanticus

Occasional2 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Amaranthus blitoides

prostate pigweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Occasional2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

Musca domestica

House fly

Rare1 obs.

Thermobia domestica

Firebrat

Rare1 obs.

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