Crawford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crawford County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford 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. While Pittsburg nearby has 1% more documented species, Crawford County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 100 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburg

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common4 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common3 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.71 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional2.1 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Occasional2.04 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional2.01 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional2 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Rare2 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+196%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Frontenac

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+235% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+450% vs. current

Cherokee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Arma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Walnut

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Hepler

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% 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 Crawford County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common4 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common3 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.71 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional2.1 obs.

Plantago aristata

Buckhorn

Occasional2.04 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional2.01 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional2 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Rare2 obs.

Ascalapha odorata

Black Witch

Rare2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+196%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Frontenac

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+235% vs. current

Girard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+450% vs. current

Cherokee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Arma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Walnut

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Hepler

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 100 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburg

-1% species diversity