Scranton

Ecosystem Overview

The Scranton ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Osage County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Osage County nearby has 85% more documented species, Scranton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Osage County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Osage County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.16 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.12 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.06 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.04 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.04 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.03 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osage County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Osage County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-21% vs. current

Overbrook

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Quenemo

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Burlingame

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Osage City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Melvern

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% 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 Osage County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osage County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Osage County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-21% vs. current

Overbrook

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Quenemo

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+120% vs. current

Burlingame

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Osage City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Melvern

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.16 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.12 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.06 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Common0.04 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.04 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.03 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.03 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Osage County

-85% species diversity