Montgomery County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Liberty, Montgomery County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Liberty

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Common2.04 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare1.35 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Rare1.26 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+700% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+111% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Common2.04 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare1.35 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Rare1.26 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+700% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+111% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Liberty

+0% species diversity