Sioux Army Depot (historic)

Ecosystem Overview

The Sioux Army Depot (historic) ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheyenne County nearby has 19% more documented species, Sioux Army Depot (historic) offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 91 Cheyenne County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 91 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Solanum americanum

Wild Pepper

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.58 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common0.43 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.41 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.36 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.35 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common0.35 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Common0.28 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.23 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.22 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional0.22 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.22 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Occasional0.22 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Occasional0.22 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Occasional0.22 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.22 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Rare0.22 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-19% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+42% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+64% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+68% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+68% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+60% 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 Cheyenne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cheyenne County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheyenne County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-19% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+42% vs. current

Lodgepole

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Potter

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% vs. current

Lloyd W. Carr Field

Importance: 0.60

39 species

+64% vs. current

Hillside Golf Course

in Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+68% vs. current

Sidney

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+68% vs. current

Greenwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+60% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Solanum americanum

Wild Pepper

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.58 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild Cucumber

Very Common0.43 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.41 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.36 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.35 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common0.35 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Carpet Vervain

Common0.28 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.23 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.22 obs.

Salvia reflexa

Mintweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional0.22 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Occasional0.22 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Occasional0.22 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Occasional0.22 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Occasional0.22 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare0.22 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Rare0.22 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule Deer

Rare0.21 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

Regional Rank

Out of 91 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 91 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheyenne County

-19% species diversity