Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Logan County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Logan County nearby has 32% more documented species, Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 Logan County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common6.99 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Very Common6 obs.

Vesper montanus

Very Common3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common3 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-Winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Xanthippus corallipes

Redshanked Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Opuntia cymochila

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common2 obs.

Astragalus racemosus

Cream Milk-Vetch

Common2 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum helichrysoides

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

Round-Leaf Bladderpod

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Rare2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Jerusalem Hills

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-28% vs. current

Oakley

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+900% vs. current

Annie Oakley Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley Golf Course & Country Club

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1150% vs. current

Oakley Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1150% 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 Logan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Very Common6.99 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Very Common6 obs.

Vesper montanus

Very Common3 obs.

Sophora nuttalliana

Silky Sophora

Very Common3 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common3 obs.

Arphia conspersa

Speckle-Winged Rangeland Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Xanthippus corallipes

Redshanked Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Opuntia cymochila

Common3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common2 obs.

Astragalus racemosus

Cream Milk-Vetch

Common2 obs.

Lithospermum incisum

Fringed Puccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Brachystola magna

Plains Lubber Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Tetraneuris scaposa

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum helichrysoides

Occasional2 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Physaria ovalifolia

Round-Leaf Bladderpod

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Rare2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Logan County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-32% vs. current

Jerusalem Hills

Importance: 0.70

69 species

-28% vs. current

Oakley

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+900% vs. current

Annie Oakley Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+900% vs. current

Oakley Golf Course & Country Club

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1150% vs. current

Oakley Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan County

-32% species diversity