Neeskah Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Neeskah Reservoir ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Kiowa County, Colorado, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kiowa County nearby has 74% more documented species, Neeskah Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Kiowa County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pentacora signoreti

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Ellipsoptera nevadica

Common2 obs.

Nebulatettix subgracilis

Southwestern Dusky Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Trimerotropis salina

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Limosa haemastica

Hudsonian Godwit

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Rare1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+333% vs. current

Neenoshe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+100% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+189% 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

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Kiowa County County, Colorado

Nearby Natural Areas

Kiowa County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Eads

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+333% vs. current

Neenoshe Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+100% vs. current

Neegronda Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+189% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kiowa County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pentacora signoreti

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias subverticillata

whorled milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaropus tricolor

wilson’s phalarope

Very Common2 obs.

Ellipsoptera nevadica

Common2 obs.

Nebulatettix subgracilis

Southwestern Dusky Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Cicindela tenuisignata

Common1 obs.

Stichopogon trifasciatus

Three-Banded Robber Fly

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Trimerotropis salina

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Occasional1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional1 obs.

Limosa haemastica

Hudsonian Godwit

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Rare1 obs.

Schoenoplectus pungens

sharp club-rush

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

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