Gas

Ecosystem Overview

The Gas ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen 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 Allen County nearby has 76% more documented species, Gas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #59 for species diversity among 100 Allen County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Very Common1.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.44 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.33 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.27 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.25 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.12 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.09 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.07 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.05 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-77% vs. current

Bassett

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+13% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

La Harpe

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Elsmore

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Savonburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lehigh Portland State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-18% 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 Allen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-77% vs. current

Bassett

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+13% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

La Harpe

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Elsmore

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Savonburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lehigh Portland State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-18% 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 100 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Very Common1.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.44 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.33 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.27 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.25 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.12 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common0.09 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.07 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional0.07 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.07 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.05 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Rare0.03 obs.

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