Lincoln County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in lincoln 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 Canton, Lincoln County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 lincoln 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.
Lampsilis cardium
plain pocketbook
Lampsilis siliquoidea
Fatmucket
Alasmidonta marginata
elktoe
Potamilus fragilis
Fusconaia flava
Wabash pigtoe
Potamilus ohiensis
pink papershell
Ligumia recta
black sandshell
Pyganodon grandis
Giant Floater Mussel
Pastinaca sativa
Wild parsnip
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Lasmigona complanata
white heelsplitter
Lampsilis teres
yellow sandshell
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
wolfberry
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Anguispira alternata
Flamed Tigersnail
Sympetrum semicinctum
Band-Winged Meadowhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lincoln County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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