Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Prairie Spirit Trail State Park ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 78% more documented species, Prairie Spirit Trail State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.01 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.96 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Grape-Hyacinth

Very Common0.9 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.74 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.71 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.57 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.56 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.49 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.26 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.24 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Wellsville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-63% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+14% 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 Franklin County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.01 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.96 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Grape-Hyacinth

Very Common0.9 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.74 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.71 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.57 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.56 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.49 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Occasional0.26 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.24 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-79% vs. current

Wellsville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-63% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+300% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+700% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+14% 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-78% species diversity