Independence

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 6% more documented species, Independence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common2.5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2.23 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.21 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common1.84 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1.56 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.32 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common1.21 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1.18 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common1.07 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common1.03 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen'S Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

Tigernut

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-6% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+838% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+97% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common2.5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common2.23 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.21 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common1.84 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1.56 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.32 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common1.21 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1.18 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common1.07 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common1.03 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen'S Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

Tigernut

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Verbena simplex

Simple Vervain

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-6% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+650% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+838% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+97% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-6% species diversity