Ellis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ellis County ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellis County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hays, Ellis County hosts 214% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ellis County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hays

+214% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Longspine Sandbur

Very Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Lined Snake

Common2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common2 obs.

Ophisaurus attenuatus

Common2 obs.

Fundulus kansae

Northern Plains Killifish

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Common2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Occasional1 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+487%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ellis County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays

Importance: 0.42

28 species

+214% vs. current

Ellis

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8700% 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 Ellis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+487%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ellis County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hays

Importance: 0.42

28 species

+214% vs. current

Ellis

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8700% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Hays

+214% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Lithobates blairi

Plains Leopard Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Longspine Sandbur

Very Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Lined Snake

Common2 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common2 obs.

Ophisaurus attenuatus

Common2 obs.

Fundulus kansae

Northern Plains Killifish

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Sporobolus cryptandrus

sand dropseed

Common2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Occasional1 obs.

Brachystola magna

plains lubber grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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