Saline County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saline County ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Saline County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Salina, Saline County hosts 131% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Saline County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Salina

+131% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common9 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Rare2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+341%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+131% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9600% 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 Saline County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+341%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+131% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9600% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Salina

+131% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common9 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina anemone

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common4 obs.

Yucca glauca

small soapweed yucca

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common2 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Occasional2 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Occasional2 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Rare2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare2 obs.

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