Chase County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chase County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Chase County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chase County State Lake, Chase County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Chase County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chase County State Lake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Very Common14 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Very Common14 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common14 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common12 obs.

Salvia azurea

Very Common12 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common10 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common10 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common9 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common9 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

pasture thistle

Common8 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

broomweed

Common7 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional7 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional6 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Rare6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare6 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chase County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Chase County State Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cottonwood Falls

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Chase County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chase County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Chase County State Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cottonwood Falls

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chase County State Lake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Very Common14 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Very Common14 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common14 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Very Common12 obs.

Salvia azurea

Very Common12 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Common10 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common10 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common9 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common9 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

pasture thistle

Common8 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

broomweed

Common7 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional7 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional6 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Rare6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare6 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare5 obs.

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