Bassett

Ecosystem Overview

The Bassett ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 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 78% more documented species, Bassett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #76 for species diversity among 100 Allen County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common0.68 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common0.62 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.44 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.43 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.38 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.37 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.22 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.18 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Gas

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-11% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

La Harpe

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Elsmore

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Savonburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Lehigh Portland State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-27% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Very Common0.68 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common0.62 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.5 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.44 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.43 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.38 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common0.37 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.22 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.18 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-79% vs. current

Gas

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-11% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+78% vs. current

La Harpe

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Elsmore

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+220% vs. current

Savonburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+433% vs. current

Lehigh Portland State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-27% 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

#76

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#76 of 100 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-78% species diversity