Reading

Ecosystem Overview

The Reading ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Lyon County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lyon County nearby has 85% more documented species, Reading offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Lyon County

-85% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.92 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common0.82 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Very Common0.82 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common0.49 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.49 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Common0.49 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Common0.48 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Common0.48 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Common0.48 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Common0.48 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lyon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-86% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-86% vs. current

Admire

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Hartford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Neosho Rapids

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Americus

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Olpe

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% 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 Lyon County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.92 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

Tall Boneset

Very Common0.82 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Very Common0.82 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great Crested Flycatcher

Very Common0.49 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common0.49 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Common0.49 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Common0.48 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Common0.48 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-Eyed Vireo

Common0.48 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Common0.48 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lyon County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-86% vs. current

Emporia

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-86% vs. current

Admire

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Hartford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Neosho Rapids

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Americus

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Olpe

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Lyon County

-85% species diversity