Wichita County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wichita County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Wichita County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Wichita County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Leoti Township

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common1.01 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Very Common0.62 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common0.55 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Common0.42 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.42 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Common0.39 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common0.37 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.34 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Common0.31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.29 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.24 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.23 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Western Black Widow

Occasional0.23 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional0.23 obs.

Taxidea taxus

Badger

Rare0.22 obs.

Vulpes velox

Swift Fox

Rare0.22 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+515%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Leoti Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Leoti

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Leoti

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County High School Addition

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County Grade School

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County Jr/sr High School

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Museum Of The Great Plains

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% 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 Wichita County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+515%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wichita County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Leoti Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Leoti

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Leoti

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County High School Addition

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County Grade School

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Wichita County Jr/sr High School

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Museum Of The Great Plains

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Leoti Township

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common1.01 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Mentzelia decapetala

Sand-Lily

Very Common0.62 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Very Common0.55 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Common0.42 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Common0.42 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Common0.39 obs.

Pardalophora apiculata

Coral-Winged Locust

Common0.37 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.34 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

Kansas Snakeroot

Common0.31 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.29 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.24 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.23 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Western Black Widow

Occasional0.23 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Occasional0.23 obs.

Taxidea taxus

Badger

Rare0.22 obs.

Vulpes velox

Swift Fox

Rare0.22 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare0.21 obs.

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