Goddard

Ecosystem Overview

The Goddard ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wichita nearby has 81% more documented species, Goddard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Sedgwick County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-81% vs. current

Sedgwick County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-81% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

-56% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+375% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-81% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+171% 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 Sedgwick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-81% vs. current

Sedgwick County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-81% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

-56% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+375% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-81% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+171% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Rare1 obs.

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