Sheridan County
Ecosystem Overview
The Sheridan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in sheridan county, north dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bentz Lake, Sheridan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 sheridan county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Asclepias ovalifolia
low milkweed
Oxytropis lambertii
purple locoweed
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Lilium philadelphicum
Red Wood Lily
Koeleria macrantha
crested hair-grass
Opheodrys vernalis
Smooth Green Snake
Halictus rubicundus
Orange-legged Furrow Bee
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Packera cana
woolly groundsel
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Rosa arkansana
Wild Prairie Rose
Allium textile
textile onion
Vicia americana
peavine
Phlox hoodii
Hood's phlox
Melanoplus dawsoni
Dawson's Locust
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Bombus borealis
Northern amber bumble bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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