Lawrence County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in lawrence 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 Deadwood, Lawrence County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 lawrence county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Salmo trutta
River Trout
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Oreamnos americanus
Snow Goat
Rubus parviflorus
Sialia currucoides
Mountain Bluebird
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Cynoglossum officinale
Common houndstongue
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Chamaenerion angustifolium
French-Willow
Juniperus communis
juniper
Aglais milberti
Milbert'S Tortoiseshell
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Pieris rapae
small white
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Lepus townsendii
White-tailed Jackrabbit
Lithobates pipiens
Northern Leopard Frog
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lawrence County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lawrence County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lawrence Countywithin Lawrence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.