George D Syas State Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The George D Syas State Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte County, Nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Platte County nearby has 89% more documented species, George D Syas State Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3.48 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common1.97 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.82 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common0.95 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.8 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Common0.47 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Common0.19 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Platte County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-89% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-70% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Platte Center

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Quail Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+300% vs. current

Wilkinson State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lookingglass Creek State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+33% 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 Platte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Platte County County, Nebraska

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-89% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

27 species

-70% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Platte Center

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Quail Run Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+300% vs. current

Wilkinson State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lookingglass Creek State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3.48 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Gartersnake

Very Common1.97 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.82 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Very Common0.95 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common0.8 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Common0.47 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Common0.19 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Common0.07 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-89% species diversity