Hot Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Fall River County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fall River County nearby has 90% more documented species, Hot Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Fall River County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fall River County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common6 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fall River County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fall River County

Importance: 0.37

97 species

-90% vs. current

Angostura Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-17% 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 Fall River County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Fall River County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fall River County

Importance: 0.37

97 species

-90% vs. current

Angostura Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-17% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fall River County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common6 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Common1 obs.

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