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Ogallala

Ecosystem Overview

The Ogallala ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in keith county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Keith County nearby has 75% more documented species, Ogallala offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 keith county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

25
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
25
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common7 species
Occasional8 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Keith County
-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.
Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common2 obs.
Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common2 obs.
Dasymutilla occidentalis

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common1 obs.
Sympetrum corruptum

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.
Hippiscus ocelote

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Ceratomia undulosa

Ceratomia undulosa

Common1 obs.
Nathalis iole

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.
Anaxyrus woodhousii

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Common1 obs.
Sceloporus consobrinus

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.
Bromus inermis

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional1 obs.
Commelina erecta

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Occasional1 obs.
Tradescantia occidentalis

Tradescantia occidentalis

western spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.
Yucca glauca

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Occasional1 obs.
Chorispora tenella

Chorispora tenella

Beanpodded Mustard

Occasional1 obs.
Thlaspi arvense

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional1 obs.
Euphorbia prostrata

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare1 obs.
Matricaria discoidea

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Rare1 obs.
Argia apicalis

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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