Wichita

Ecosystem Overview

The Wichita ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Sedgwick County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Sedgwick County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common17 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Common9 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Common9 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common9 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common9 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common8 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional8 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional7 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional7 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional7 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic croton

Rare7 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sedgwick County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

+133% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Goddard

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sedgwick County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

+133% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Goddard

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Sedgwick County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common17 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common11 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Common9 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Common9 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common9 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common9 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Common8 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional8 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Occasional7 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional7 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional7 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional7 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic croton

Rare7 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare6 obs.

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