Ford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ford County ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Ford County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dodge City, Ford County hosts 63% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ford County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dodge City

+63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+63% 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 Ford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+63% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dodge City

+63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Rare1 obs.

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