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Killgore Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Killgore Island ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in buffalo county, nebraska, 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. Compared to nearby Kearney, Killgore Island hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 buffalo county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
20
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 4 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Kearney
+163% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Phyllocnistis populiella

Very Common1 obs.
Sporobolus cryptandrus

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Very Common1 obs.
Verbena stricta

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common1 obs.
Melilotus albus

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common1 obs.
Euphorbia maculata

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common1 obs.
Portulaca pilosa

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Common1 obs.
Ambrosia psilostachya

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common1 obs.
Erigeron canadensis

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common1 obs.
Plantago patagonica

Plantago patagonica

Woolly Indianwheat

Common1 obs.
Oenothera curtiflora

Oenothera curtiflora

velvetweed

Common1 obs.
Andropogon gerardi

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Common1 obs.
Cenchrus longispinus

Cenchrus longispinus

Longspine Sandbur

Occasional1 obs.
Bouteloua curtipendula

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional1 obs.
Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional1 obs.
Physalis longifolia

Physalis longifolia

common ground-cherry

Occasional1 obs.
Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa

Maryjane

Occasional1 obs.
Vitis riparia

Vitis riparia

riverbank grape

Occasional1 obs.
Bassia scoparia

Bassia scoparia

Belvedere

Rare1 obs.
Melilotus officinalis

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Rare1 obs.
Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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