Chanute

Ecosystem Overview

The Chanute ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Neosho County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Neosho County nearby has 1% more documented species, Chanute offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 60 Neosho County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 60 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Neosho County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common2.11 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.24 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Very Common1.09 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.02 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Common1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Occasional1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

White-Margined Burrower Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Choristoneura houstonana

Rare1 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Rare1 obs.

Nola cereella

Sorghum Webworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Neosho County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Neosho County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-1% vs. current

Neosho Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+36% vs. current

Thayer

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Earlton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+73% vs. current

Katy Park

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% vs. current

Elmwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% 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 Neosho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+124%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Neosho County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Neosho County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-1% vs. current

Neosho Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+36% vs. current

Thayer

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Earlton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+73% vs. current

Katy Park

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% vs. current

Elmwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common2.11 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common1.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.24 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Very Common1.09 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common1.02 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Common1 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Occasional1 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

White-Margined Burrower Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Choristoneura houstonana

Rare1 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Rare1 obs.

Nola cereella

Sorghum Webworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

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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 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 60 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Neosho County

-1% species diversity