La Cygne Power Plant Area

Ecosystem Overview

The La Cygne Power Plant Area ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Linn County nearby has 89% more documented species, La Cygne Power Plant Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 100 Linn County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common0.22 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common0.11 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Very Common0.09 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Common0.07 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common0.05 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-89% vs. current

Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-89% vs. current

Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-89% vs. current

Pleasanton

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-62% vs. current

Linn Valley

Importance: 0.70

8 species

0% vs. current

La Cygne

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Prescott

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Blue Mound

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% 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 Linn County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Very Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common0.22 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common0.11 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Very Common0.09 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Common0.07 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common0.05 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Linn County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-89% vs. current

Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-89% vs. current

Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-89% vs. current

Pleasanton

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-62% vs. current

Linn Valley

Importance: 0.70

8 species

0% vs. current

La Cygne

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Prescott

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Blue Mound

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 100 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Linn County

-89% species diversity