Middle Loup River

Ecosystem Overview

The Middle Loup River ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Sherman County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sherman County nearby has 79% more documented species, Middle Loup River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 26 Sherman County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.22 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.9 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common0.81 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.39 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.18 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.16 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.12 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Common0.08 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.07 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional0.06 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional0.03 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-24% vs. current

Loup City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Loup City

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+700% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Farwell South Canal

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Middle Loup River

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% 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 Sherman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-24% vs. current

Loup City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Loup City

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+700% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Farwell South Canal

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% vs. current

Middle Loup River

Importance: 0.40

16 species

0% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.22 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.9 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common0.81 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.39 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.18 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.16 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common0.12 obs.

Riparia riparia

Sand Martin

Common0.1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Common0.08 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.07 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Occasional0.06 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional0.03 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Occasional0.03 obs.

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