Elkhart

Ecosystem Overview

The Elkhart ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Morton County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morton County nearby has 78% more documented species, Elkhart offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Morton County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Morton County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Common1 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.95 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Occasional0.93 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.53 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Occasional0.15 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Occasional0.15 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Elkhart-morton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+13% vs. current

Middle Spring Picnic Area

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Point Rock Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

Cimarron Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+113% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+183% 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 Morton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Very Common2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera albicaulis

Very Common1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Megatibicen dealbatus

Common1 obs.

Engelmannia peristenia

Engelmann'S Daisy

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.95 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Occasional0.93 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.53 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

Pheasant

Occasional0.15 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Occasional0.15 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Elkhart-morton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

0% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+13% vs. current

Middle Spring Picnic Area

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Point Rock Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+13% vs. current

Cimarron Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+113% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+183% 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Morton County

-78% species diversity