Grenola

Ecosystem Overview

The Grenola ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Elk 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 Elk County nearby has 88% more documented species, Grenola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 39 Elk County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 39 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common0.2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.17 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.17 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.17 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common0.17 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common0.17 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common0.17 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Common0.11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elk County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Elk County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Elk Falls

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Moline

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Grenola

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Oak Valley

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Upola

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% 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 Elk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Elk County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Elk County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Elk Falls

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Moline

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+800% vs. current

Grenola

Importance: 0.50

9 species

0% vs. current

Busby

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Oak Valley

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Upola

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common0.2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.17 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.17 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.17 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common0.17 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common0.17 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common0.17 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Common0.11 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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 39 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk County

-88% species diversity