Clay County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Vining, Clay County hosts 3750% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Vining

+3750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common34.98 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common22.41 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common21.22 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common13.42 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common3.77 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2.54 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common1.95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common1.86 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.85 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1.34 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.32 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1.2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional1.1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional1.09 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium carolinianum

Carolina Larkspur

Rare1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Rare1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Vining

+3750% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common34.98 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common22.41 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common21.22 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Very Common13.42 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common3.77 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2.54 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common1.95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common1.86 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.85 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common1.34 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.32 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Occasional1.2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional1.1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional1.09 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinium carolinianum

Carolina Larkspur

Rare1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

Jumping Spiders

Rare1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Rare1 obs.

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