Gage County
Ecosystem Overview
The Gage County ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in gage county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beatrice, Gage County hosts 956% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 gage county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Pantherophis emoryi
Great Plains Rat Snake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Racer
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Woodhouse'S Toad
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Cerotoma trifurcata
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Neolema quadriguttata
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Microrhopala vittata
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Gage County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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