Catron Ranch Airstrip

Ecosystem Overview

The Catron Ranch Airstrip ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Harding County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harding County nearby has 69% more documented species, Catron Ranch Airstrip offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 32 Harding County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 32 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common0.24 obs.

Neoclytus caprea

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Very Common0.18 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Very Common0.14 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.14 obs.

Poa compressa

Canada Bluegrass

Common0.14 obs.

Alopecurus aequalis

Short Foxtail

Common0.14 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.14 obs.

Koeleria macrantha

Junegrass

Common0.14 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Common0.14 obs.

Beckmannia syzigachne

Sloughgrass

Common0.14 obs.

Marsilea vestita

Pepperwort

Occasional0.14 obs.

Muhlenbergia paniculata

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional0.14 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

Cock'S-Head

Occasional0.14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare0.14 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Rare0.14 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-69% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-4% vs. current

Sky Ranch For Boys Airstrip

in Sky Ranch

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-62% vs. current

Picnic Spring Campground

in Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-41% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Camp Crook Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+475% vs. current

Harding

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2200% 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 Harding County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harding County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Harding County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-69% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-4% vs. current

Sky Ranch For Boys Airstrip

in Sky Ranch

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-62% vs. current

Picnic Spring Campground

in Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-41% vs. current

Camp Crook

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Camp Crook Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Ludlow

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+475% vs. current

Harding

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+2200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common0.24 obs.

Neoclytus caprea

Very Common0.2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Very Common0.18 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Very Common0.14 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common0.14 obs.

Poa compressa

Canada Bluegrass

Common0.14 obs.

Alopecurus aequalis

Short Foxtail

Common0.14 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.14 obs.

Koeleria macrantha

Junegrass

Common0.14 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Common0.14 obs.

Beckmannia syzigachne

Sloughgrass

Common0.14 obs.

Marsilea vestita

Pepperwort

Occasional0.14 obs.

Muhlenbergia paniculata

Occasional0.14 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional0.14 obs.

Astragalus agrestis

Cock'S-Head

Occasional0.14 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Occasional0.14 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Rare0.14 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Rare0.14 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

Foxtail

Rare0.14 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 32 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding County

-69% species diversity