Barton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Barton County ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Barton County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Great Bend, Barton County hosts 2000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Barton 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

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Bend

+2000% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common4 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Common2 obs.

Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Large-headed Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthepeira stellata

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Rare2 obs.

Aedes sollicitans

Saltmarsh Mosquito

Rare2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Barton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Bend

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2000% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% 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 Barton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Barton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Bend

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2000% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4100% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Cheyenne Bottoms

Importance: 0.19

1 species

+8300% 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

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Bend

+2000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common4 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common3 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Common2 obs.

Brephidium exilis

Western pygmy blue butterfly

Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Campylacantha olivacea

Common2 obs.

Phoetaliotes nebrascensis

Large-headed Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Acanthepeira stellata

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Rare2 obs.

Aedes sollicitans

Saltmarsh Mosquito

Rare2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

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