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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Bumble Bee
Ringneck Snake

Northern Copperhead
Redcedar

Ghostweed
Texas Ratsnake

Western Massasauga

Great Plains Ratsnake
Horseweed
Common Garter Snake

Great Plains Skink
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Common Watersnake

Central Plains Milksnake
Hedge Garlic

Racer

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Tall Vervain
Snapping Turtle
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Kansas
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 Washington County County.
The Washington County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Greenleaf, Washington County hosts 7500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 36 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.