Russell County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Russell County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dorrance, Russell County hosts 7400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 77 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 77 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dorrance

+7400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common15.79 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common3.02 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common2.21 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common2 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Stonewall Rim Lichen

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common1.27 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common1.21 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea aurea

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+477%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+188% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Wilson State Park

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common15.79 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common3.02 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common2.21 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Very Common2 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Stonewall Rim Lichen

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common2 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common1.27 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common1.21 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Dalea aurea

Occasional1 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 77 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dorrance

+7400% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+477%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+188% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Wilson State Park

32 species

+134% vs. current

Russell Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+477% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+582% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+477% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+1150% 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 Russell County County.