Kadoka

Ecosystem Overview

The Kadoka ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, 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 White River nearby has 24% more documented species, Kadoka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 81 Jackson 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 81 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 81 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. White River

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Mud Dauber

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.16 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus apacheanus

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Occasional0.08 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

White River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-80% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.80

21 species

-24% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.80

17 species

-6% vs. current

Eagle Nest District

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Interior

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Belvidere

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Kadoka

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+300% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

White River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-80% vs. current

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-79% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.80

21 species

-24% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.80

17 species

-6% vs. current

Eagle Nest District

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Interior

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Belvidere

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Kadoka

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Mud Dauber

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.16 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus apacheanus

Occasional0.08 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Occasional0.08 obs.

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Occasional0.08 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 81 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 81 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. White River

-24% species diversity