Elk County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Elk County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Elk 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 Grenola, Elk County hosts 744% 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

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grenola

+744% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common3.57 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common2.26 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Very Common1.67 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.65 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common1.37 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common1.36 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.95 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Rare0.84 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare0.76 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Rare0.76 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

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Grenola

+744% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common3.57 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common2.26 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Very Common1.67 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.65 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common1.37 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Common1.36 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.95 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Rare0.84 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare0.76 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Rare0.76 obs.

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