Rawlins County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rawlins County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Rawlins 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 Atwood, Rawlins County hosts 1000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Rawlins County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Atwood

+1000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2.51 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1.14 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1.11 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Occasional1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional0.81 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional0.76 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Rare0.71 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Rare0.62 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake

Rare0.46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rawlins County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Atwood Country Club

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Atwood Lake Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

North Atwood

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Achilles

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Beardsley

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Atwood Public Library

in Atwood

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1183% 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 Rawlins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rawlins County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Atwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1000% vs. current

Atwood

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Atwood Country Club

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Atwood Lake Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

North Atwood

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Achilles

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Beardsley

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Atwood Public Library

in Atwood

Importance: 0.40

6 species

+1183% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2.51 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1.14 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Very Common1.11 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Gumweed

Common1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common1 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Occasional1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional0.81 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional0.76 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Rare0.71 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedience

Rare0.62 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake

Rare0.46 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Atwood

+1000% species diversity