Caney

Ecosystem Overview

The Caney ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 87% more documented species, Caney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.96 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Very Common0.91 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Very Common0.48 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.48 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.47 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.14 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.14 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Common0.13 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Yellow-Shouldered Drone Fly

Common0.07 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-87% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+25% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-74% 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 10 total documented species.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Very Common0.96 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Very Common0.91 obs.

Tridens flavus

Redtop

Very Common0.48 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.48 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Very Common0.47 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.14 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.14 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Common0.13 obs.

Eristalis stipator

Yellow-Shouldered Drone Fly

Common0.07 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Elk City Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Coffeyville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-87% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-87% vs. current

Dearing

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+25% vs. current

Elk City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Cherryvale

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Elk City State Park

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-74% 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-87% species diversity