Wabaunsee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wabaunsee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Eskridge, Wabaunsee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wabaunsee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eskridge

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common4 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Occasional2 obs.

Conotrachelus leucophaeatus

Occasional2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Photuris divisa

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Alma

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% 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 Wabaunsee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Alma

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eskridge

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common6 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Great Plains Narrow-mouthed Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common4 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Occasional2 obs.

Conotrachelus leucophaeatus

Occasional2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

No image

Photuris divisa

Rare2 obs.

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