Brookings
Ecosystem Overview
The Brookings ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in brookings county, south 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 brookings 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 100 total documented species.
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Artemisia absinthium
wormwood
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Viola canadensis
Canada violet
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Brookingswithin Brookings County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.