Solomon

Ecosystem Overview

The Solomon ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickinson County nearby has 80% more documented species, Solomon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina Anemone

Very Common1.62 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Very Common0.87 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.79 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common0.79 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.73 obs.

Carex brevior

Fescue Sedge

Common0.43 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

Prairie Cupgrass

Common0.43 obs.

Elymus smithii

Common0.43 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.43 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.43 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional0.42 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Occasional0.4 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional0.4 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional0.38 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Herington

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-77% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-68% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+88% 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 Dickinson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Herington

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-77% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-68% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+88% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina Anemone

Very Common1.62 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Very Common0.87 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.79 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common0.79 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.73 obs.

Carex brevior

Fescue Sedge

Common0.43 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

Prairie Cupgrass

Common0.43 obs.

Elymus smithii

Common0.43 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.43 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Common0.43 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional0.42 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Occasional0.4 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Occasional0.4 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional0.38 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-80% species diversity