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Custer

Ecosystem Overview

The Custer ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in custer county, south dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Custer County nearby has 90% more documented species, Custer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 custer county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 5 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. Custer County
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common2 obs.
Bombus huntii

Bombus huntii

Hunt bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.
Bombus appositus

Bombus appositus

White-shouldered Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Marmota flaviventris

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.
Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.
Leucanthemum vulgare

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common1 obs.
Acossus centerensis

Acossus centerensis

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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