Meade County

Ecosystem Overview

The Meade County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Meade County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fowler, Meade County hosts 3550% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Meade County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Fowler

+3550% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common3.3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2.19 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common2.08 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common1.73 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common1.7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common1.5 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common1.04 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional1 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+564% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+630% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+564% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Crooked Creek

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+462% 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 Meade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+564% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+630% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+564% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Crooked Creek

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+462% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common3.3 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common2.19 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common2.1 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common2.08 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common1.73 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Common1.7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common1.5 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common1.04 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional1 obs.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Fowler

+3550% species diversity