Neenoshe Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Neenoshe Reservoir ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Kiowa County, Colorado, 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 Kiowa County nearby has 87% more documented species, Neenoshe Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Kiowa County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Aeoloplides turnbulli

Russianthistle Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Common1 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Steel-Blue Cricket-Hunter Wasp

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Stizoides renicinctus

Common1 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Neeskah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-50% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+117% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+44% 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 Kiowa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-87% vs. current

Neeskah Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-50% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+117% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+44% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Aeoloplides turnbulli

Russianthistle Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Common1 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Steel-Blue Cricket-Hunter Wasp

Common1 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Stizoides renicinctus

Common1 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Occasional1 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Occasional1 obs.

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