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Gothenburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Gothenburg ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in dawson county, nebraska, 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. Compared to nearby Lexington, Gothenburg hosts 1200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 dawson county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Lexington
+1200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common2 obs.
Argemone polyanthemos

Argemone polyanthemos

plains prickly-poppy

Very Common1 obs.
Verbena stricta

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common1 obs.
Populus deltoides

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common1 obs.
Xanthium strumarium

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common1 obs.
Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common1 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.
Ulmus americana

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common1 obs.
Ulmus pumila

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Common1 obs.
Fallopia convolvulus

Fallopia convolvulus

black bindweed

Common1 obs.
Carduus nutans

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Occasional1 obs.
Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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