Gretna
Ecosystem Overview
The Gretna ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in sarpy county, nebraska, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Papillion nearby has 38% more documented species, Gretna offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 sarpy county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Helianthus maximiliani
Maximilian's Sunflower
Viburnum lentago
nannyberry
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Woodhouse'S Toad
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sarpy County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Gretna. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gretnawithin Sarpy County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.