Rough Rider State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Rough Rider State Park ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Billings County, North Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Billings County nearby has 1% more documented species, Rough Rider State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #98 for species diversity among 100 Billings County County natural areas, placing it in the 2th 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

#98

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#98 of 100 locations

2th percentile for diversity

vs. Billings County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common2.31 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.83 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1.35 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.31 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.27 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common1.17 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1.09 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1.03 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.91 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.63 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.62 obs.

Bison bison

Bison

Occasional0.62 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.55 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' Rose

Occasional0.55 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional0.53 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.51 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

Hairy Goldenaster

Occasional0.44 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare0.41 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Rare0.41 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Rare0.39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Billings County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Billings County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Medora

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+14% vs. current

Bully Pulpit Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+80% vs. current

Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Scoria Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sully Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Medora

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Chimney Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% 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 Billings County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Very Common2.31 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common1.83 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common1.35 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Very Common1.31 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common1.27 obs.

Artemisia ludoviciana

Cudweed

Common1.17 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1.09 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Common1.03 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common0.91 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

Common0.63 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.62 obs.

Bison bison

Bison

Occasional0.62 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional0.55 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' Rose

Occasional0.55 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional0.53 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.51 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

Hairy Goldenaster

Occasional0.44 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare0.41 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested Wheatgrass

Rare0.41 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Rare0.39 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Billings County County, North Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Billings County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Medora

Importance: 0.70

69 species

+14% vs. current

Bully Pulpit Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+80% vs. current

Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Scoria Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sully Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Medora

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Chimney Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% 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

#98

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#98 of 100 locations

2th percentile for diversity

vs. Billings County

-1% species diversity