Lyon County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyon County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Lyon County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Olpe, Lyon County hosts 7300% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Olpe

+7300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common5.12 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common5 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.38 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Common4 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common4 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

Spike

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common3.6 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional3.32 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional3.07 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional3.02 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Truncilla donaciformis

Fawnsfoot

Occasional3 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

Plain Pocketbook

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare3 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Rare2.52 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Olpe

+7300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common5.12 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common5 obs.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.38 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Common4 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common4 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

Spike

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common3.6 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional3.32 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional3.07 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional3.02 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional3 obs.

Truncilla donaciformis

Fawnsfoot

Occasional3 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

Plain Pocketbook

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare3 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Rare2.52 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Rare2 obs.

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