Cross Ranch State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Cross Ranch State Park ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Oliver County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oliver County nearby has 81% more documented species, Cross Ranch State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 74 Oliver County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 74 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Oliver County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Very Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.95 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.56 obs.

Viola nuttallii

Nuttall'S Violet

Common0.52 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Common0.48 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.16 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.15 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Oliver County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Arroda Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Smith Grove Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+75% vs. current

Lewis And Clark (otter) Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% vs. current

Wilbur Boldt Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+27% vs. current

Fort Clark

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+367% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% 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 Oliver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Oliver County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Arroda Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

Smith Grove Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+75% vs. current

Lewis And Clark (otter) Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% vs. current

Wilbur Boldt Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Sanger

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+27% vs. current

Fort Clark

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+367% vs. current

Price

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common1.16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Very Common1 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common1 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.95 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.56 obs.

Viola nuttallii

Nuttall'S Violet

Common0.52 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Common0.48 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.16 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Occasional0.15 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

Old Man

Occasional0.08 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 74 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 74 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Oliver County

-81% species diversity