Anderson County Prairies

Ecosystem Overview

The Anderson County Prairies ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Anderson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anderson County nearby has 63% more documented species, Anderson County Prairies offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 70 Anderson County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 70 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Anderson County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common1.99 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Very Common1.85 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common1.85 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

Prairie-Parsley

Common1 obs.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Common1 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Occasional1 obs.

Carex bushii

Bush'S Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Hieracium longipilum

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Anderson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Garnett

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+108% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+800% vs. current

Colony

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+800% vs. current

Greeley

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Garnett

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+125% vs. current

Welda

Importance: 0.50

27 species

0% vs. current

Garnett Country Club

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+125% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Anderson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anderson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Anderson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-63% vs. current

Garnett

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+108% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+800% vs. current

Colony

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+800% vs. current

Greeley

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Garnett

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+125% vs. current

Welda

Importance: 0.50

27 species

0% vs. current

Garnett Country Club

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+125% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common1.99 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Very Common1.85 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common1.85 obs.

Polytaenia nuttallii

Prairie-Parsley

Common1 obs.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Common1 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Common1 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common1 obs.

Pediomelum tenuiflorum

Occasional1 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Occasional1 obs.

Carex bushii

Bush'S Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Hieracium longipilum

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

Green Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 70 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 70 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Anderson County

-63% species diversity