Watertown

Ecosystem Overview

The Watertown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Codington County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Codington County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Codington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common4 obs.

Viola pedatifida

purple prairie violet

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common3 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Occasional3 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Creophilus maxillosus

Hairy rove beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Codington County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Codington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kiddie Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Punished Womans Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Henry

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Shore

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Codington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Codington County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Codington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Kiddie Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Punished Womans Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Henry

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Shore

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Codington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Common4 obs.

Viola pedatifida

purple prairie violet

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Penstemon albidus

red-line beardtongue

Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common3 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Occasional3 obs.

Allium textile

textile onion

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Creophilus maxillosus

Hairy rove beetle

Rare2 obs.

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