Palmer Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Palmer Park ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 95% more documented species, Palmer Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 17 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 17 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-Winged Glider

Very Common0.47 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.25 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.25 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Scott City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Scott Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-95% vs. current

Scott State Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-95% vs. current

Scott City

Importance: 0.60

4 species

0% vs. current

Battle Canyon

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-95% vs. current

Hutchins

Importance: 0.50

4 species

0% vs. current

Scott City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

0% 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 Scott County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-Winged Glider

Very Common0.47 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.25 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common0.25 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Scott County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Scott City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Scott Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-95% vs. current

Scott State Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-95% vs. current

Scott City

Importance: 0.60

4 species

0% vs. current

Battle Canyon

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-95% vs. current

Hutchins

Importance: 0.50

4 species

0% vs. current

Scott City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

0% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 17 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Scott County

-95% species diversity