Emporia

Ecosystem Overview

The Emporia ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Lyon County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lyon County nearby has 53% more documented species, Emporia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Lyon County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lyon County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Paspalum pubiflorum

hairy-seed paspalum

Very Common2 obs.

Phenacobius mirabilis

Suckermouth Minnow

Very Common2 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Percina fulvitaenia

Ozark logperch

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Bedellia somnulentella

Morning-glory leafminer moth

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common1 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Petticoat-Climber

Occasional1 obs.

Sporobolus pyramidatus

Madagascar dropseed

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurobema sintoxia

round pigtoe

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare1 obs.

Ophiomyia kwansonis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lyon County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-53% vs. current

Wooster Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Lyon County State Fishing Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Admire

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1075% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lyon County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lyon County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-53% vs. current

Wooster Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Lyon County State Fishing Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4600% vs. current

Admire

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1075% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lyon County

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Paspalum pubiflorum

hairy-seed paspalum

Very Common2 obs.

Phenacobius mirabilis

Suckermouth Minnow

Very Common2 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Percina fulvitaenia

Ozark logperch

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Bedellia somnulentella

Morning-glory leafminer moth

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common1 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Eragrostis spectabilis

Petticoat-Climber

Occasional1 obs.

Sporobolus pyramidatus

Madagascar dropseed

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurobema sintoxia

round pigtoe

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare1 obs.

Ophiomyia kwansonis

Rare1 obs.

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