Stafford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stafford County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Stafford 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 Rosacker Lake, Stafford County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Stafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rosacker Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common6 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Sistrurus tergeminus

Western Massasauga

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ceroxys latiusculus

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Phileurus valgus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1640%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stafford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Salt Marsh

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% 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 Stafford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1640%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stafford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Salt Marsh

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rosacker Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common6 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Sistrurus tergeminus

Western Massasauga

Common2 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes tricostata

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Ceroxys latiusculus

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Phileurus valgus

Rare1 obs.

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