Montgomery County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery County ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Independence, Montgomery County hosts 1433% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Montgomery 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Independence

+1433% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Very Common2 obs.

Parancistrocerus fulvipes

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen's Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Common1 obs.

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Elk City Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+820% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Elk City Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+820% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Independence

+1433% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Eudiagogus rosenschoeldi

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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