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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Ghostweed
Bumble Bee

Plains Leopard Frog

Sandbur
Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Prairie Grass
Buffalo Gourd
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Northern Plains Killifish

Blue Grama
Heath Aster

Broadleaf Milkweed

Viridis

Watermelon

Pusley
House Finch

Doorweed

Moss-Rose

Lined Snake
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ellis County County, Kansas
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 Ellis County County.
The Ellis County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellis County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Victoria, Ellis County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Ellis County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.