Sheridan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheridan County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Martin, Sheridan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Sheridan County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Very Common14.29 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common10.7 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias ovalifolia

Low Milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common4 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common3 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne gorgone

Gorgone Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Opheodrys vernalis

Smooth Greensnake

Common2 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Occasional2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Occasional2 obs.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Blue-Eyed-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Rare2 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln Valley East Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Lincoln Valley

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

12th Avenue Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

2nd Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

16th Avenue Southeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

2nd Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

4th Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

4th Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

78 species

-1% 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 Sheridan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sheridan County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln Valley East Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Lincoln Valley

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

12th Avenue Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

2nd Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

16th Avenue Southeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

2nd Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

4th Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-4% vs. current

4th Street Northeast

Importance: 0.40

78 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus borealis

Northern Amber Bumble Bee

Very Common14.29 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common10.7 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias ovalifolia

Low Milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common4 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common3 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne gorgone

Gorgone Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Opheodrys vernalis

Smooth Greensnake

Common2 obs.

Allium textile

Prairie Onion

Occasional2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes hispilabris

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Occasional2 obs.

Sisyrinchium montanum

Blue-Eyed-Grass

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Rare2 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin

+0% species diversity