Sharon Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon Springs ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallace 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 Wallace County nearby has 90% more documented species, Sharon Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 20 Wallace County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 20 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common1.95 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.95 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-89% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-89% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-85% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

0% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 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 Wallace County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-89% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-89% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-85% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-59% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+17% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

0% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 20 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common1.95 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.95 obs.

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