Dearing

Ecosystem Overview

The Dearing ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 90% more documented species, Dearing offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #64 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Very Common0.31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.17 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.07 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Common0.07 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-89% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-20% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-79% 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 8 total documented species.

Arnoglossum plantagineum

Prairie Indian-Plantain

Very Common0.31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.17 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.14 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.07 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Early Woodbuttercup

Common0.07 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-90% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-89% vs. current

Caney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-20% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-79% 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 100 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-90% species diversity