Grant County
Ecosystem Overview
The Grant County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in grant 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. Compared to nearby Milbank, Grant County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 grant county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Fusconaia flava
Wabash pigtoe
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Lasmigona complanata
white heelsplitter
Strophitus undulatus
Squawfoot
Progne subis
Purple/Southern Martin
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Icterus spurius
Orchard Oriole
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Cardamine bulbosa
Bulbous Bitter-Cress
Lythrum alatum
Wing-Angle Loosestrife
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Grant County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Grant County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Grant Countywithin Grant County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.