McPherson

Ecosystem Overview

The McPherson ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in McPherson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McPherson County nearby has 45% more documented species, McPherson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 McPherson County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. McPherson County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Lactuca saligna

willow-leaved lettuce

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Common2 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

prairie cupgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe convolvuli

Rare1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in McPherson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

McPherson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-45% vs. current

Inman

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5400% 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 McPherson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in McPherson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

McPherson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-45% vs. current

Inman

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. McPherson County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Lactuca saligna

willow-leaved lettuce

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Common2 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Eriochloa contracta

prairie cupgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Erysiphe convolvuli

Rare1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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