Salina

Ecosystem Overview

The Salina ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Saline County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Saline County, Salina hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #46 for species diversity among 100 Saline County County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Saline County

+1% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Very Common3.14 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common2.86 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2.8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.45 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2.12 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Common2.05 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common2 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Rare2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Rare1.6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Saline County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Salina Regional Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+20% vs. current

New Cambria

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Smolan

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1440% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Salina Municipal Golf Course

in Salina

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-1% vs. current

Marty Bender Nature Area

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+10% 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 Saline County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Very Common3.14 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common2.86 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2.8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.45 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2.12 obs.

Yucca glauca

Beargrass

Common2.05 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Common2 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Common2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional2 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Rare2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Rare1.6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saline County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Saline County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Salina Regional Airport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+20% vs. current

New Cambria

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Smolan

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1440% vs. current

Assaria

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Salina Municipal Golf Course

in Salina

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-1% vs. current

Marty Bender Nature Area

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+10% 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 100 locations

54th percentile for diversity

vs. Saline County

+1% species diversity