Paxico

Ecosystem Overview

The Paxico ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wabaunsee County nearby has 70% more documented species, Paxico offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Wabaunsee County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wabaunsee County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Very Common0.11 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common0.1 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.07 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common0.06 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.06 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.06 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.05 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.05 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.05 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Occasional0.05 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Rare0.05 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Rare0.05 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wabaunsee County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

Eskridge

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Alta Vista

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Maple Hill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Harveyville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park

in Wamego

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-70% 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 Wabaunsee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wabaunsee County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-70% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

Eskridge

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Alta Vista

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Maple Hill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Harveyville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park

in Wamego

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-70% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wabaunsee County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Very Common0.11 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common0.1 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common0.07 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common0.06 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.06 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.06 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.05 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common0.05 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.05 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Occasional0.05 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Occasional0.05 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Rare0.05 obs.

Verbena stricta

Tall Vervain

Rare0.05 obs.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffeetree

Rare0.05 obs.

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