Meade

Ecosystem Overview

The Meade ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Meade 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 Meade County nearby has 85% more documented species, Meade offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 Meade County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Meade County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.89 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.25 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+10% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Crooked Creek

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-15% 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 Meade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+10% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

0% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+450% vs. current

Crooked Creek

Importance: 0.40

13 species

-15% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Meade County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Very Common1 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Very Common1 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.89 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.25 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.04 obs.

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