Cavalry Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Cavalry Creek ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Comanche County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Comanche County nearby has 85% more documented species, Cavalry Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 31 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 31 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Agrocybe pediades

Common Fieldcap

Very Common0.55 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Very Common0.47 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common0.43 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Very Common0.27 obs.

Calvatia cyathiformis

Purple-Spored Puffball

Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Common0.23 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common0.13 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.13 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common0.13 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Coldwater Recreation Park

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% vs. current

Comanche County Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coldwater Country Club

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+71% vs. current

Crown Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+200% vs. current

Cavalry Creek

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% 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 Comanche County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Agrocybe pediades

Common Fieldcap

Very Common0.55 obs.

Proboscidea louisianica

Aphid Trap

Very Common0.47 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Very Common0.43 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Very Common0.27 obs.

Calvatia cyathiformis

Purple-Spored Puffball

Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Common0.23 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common0.13 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.13 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common0.13 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+71% vs. current

Coldwater Recreation Park

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+71% vs. current

Comanche County Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+140% vs. current

Coldwater Country Club

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+71% vs. current

Crown Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+200% vs. current

Cavalry Creek

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+9% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 31 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

-85% species diversity