Manhattan

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Kansas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 264 Kansas natural areas, placing it in the 100th 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 264 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 264 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common39 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common19 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common18 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common12 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common9 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common9 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional6 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional5 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+138% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+525% 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 Kansas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Salina

Importance: 0.60

42 species

+138% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.59

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dodge City

Importance: 0.53

16 species

+525% 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 264 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 264 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common39 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common19 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common18 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common16 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common12 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common9 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common9 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common8 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional6 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional5 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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