Carbondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbondale ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 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 81% more documented species, Carbondale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 100 Osage County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Osage County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Very Common1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Very Common0.66 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.38 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common0.38 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.36 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.35 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Common0.33 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.29 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Occasional0.18 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osage County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Osage County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Overbrook

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+56% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Quenemo

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Burlingame

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Osage City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Melvern

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Campanula rapunculoides

Clochettes

Very Common1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Very Common0.66 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.38 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Common0.38 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.36 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common0.35 obs.

Amphiachyris dracunculoides

Broomweed

Common0.33 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.29 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Dusty Clover

Occasional0.18 obs.

Vitis aestivalis

Bunch Grape

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Osage County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Osage County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Overbrook

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+56% vs. current

Lyndon

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Quenemo

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Burlingame

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Osage City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Melvern

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Osage County

-81% species diversity