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

Bleufer
Antelope-Horns
Modesty

Yellow Sandshell
Horseweed
Bumble Bee

Wild Tea

Fragile Papershell
Wood Nettle

Spike
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Ghostweed
Hedge Garlic
Western Ironweed
Indigo Bunting

Fawnsfoot

Plain Pocketbook
Woodbine

Black And Gold Bumble Bee
Red-Eyed Vireo
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lyon 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 Lyon County County.
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. This location ranks #84 for species diversity among 100 Lyon County County natural areas, placing it in the 16th percentile for biodiversity.