Jamestown

Ecosystem Overview

The Jamestown ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stutsman County nearby has 73% more documented species, Jamestown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Stutsman County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Stutsman County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Very Common5 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Perennial Sow-thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Hypera nigrirostris

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Common1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

waterpod

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

wormwood

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Stutsman County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stutsman County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Arrowwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% 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 Stutsman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Stutsman County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stutsman County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Arrowwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Stutsman County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green ash, Red ash

Very Common5 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Very Common4 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Perennial Sow-thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Hypera nigrirostris

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Common1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Common1 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Common1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Ellisia nyctelea

waterpod

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia serpillifolia

Thyme-Leaved Sandmat

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

wormwood

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

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