Heart River

Ecosystem Overview

The Heart River ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, North Dakota, 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 Grant County nearby has 85% more documented species, Heart River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pediomelum esculentum

Indian Turnip

Very Common0.25 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common0.13 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.13 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

Needlegrass

Very Common0.13 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chamaerhodos erecta

American Chamaerhodos

Common0.12 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Common0.12 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

Yellow Buckwheat

Common0.12 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Common0.12 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Common0.12 obs.

Phlox andicola

Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-85% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Sheep Creek Dam State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

51st Street Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

51st Street Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

65th Avenue Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

66th Avenue Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% 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 Grant County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pediomelum esculentum

Indian Turnip

Very Common0.25 obs.

Penstemon eriantherus

Crested Beardtongue

Very Common0.13 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common0.13 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

Needlegrass

Very Common0.13 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Very Common0.12 obs.

Chamaerhodos erecta

American Chamaerhodos

Common0.12 obs.

Paronychia sessiliflora

Low Nailwort

Common0.12 obs.

Eriogonum flavum

Yellow Buckwheat

Common0.12 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Common0.12 obs.

Antennaria parvifolia

Nuttall'S Pussytoes

Common0.12 obs.

Phlox andicola

Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-85% vs. current

Carson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Sheep Creek Dam State Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

51st Street Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

51st Street Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

65th Avenue Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% vs. current

66th Avenue Southwest

Importance: 0.40

11 species

0% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-85% species diversity