Girard

Ecosystem Overview

The Girard ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford 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 Crawford County nearby has 82% more documented species, Girard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Crawford County

-82% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

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Sciurus vulgaris

Red Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.72 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.57 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.57 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.57 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common0.05 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.05 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Frontenac

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-39% vs. current

Cherokee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Arma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Walnut

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Hepler

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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 Crawford County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Sciurus vulgaris

Red Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.72 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.57 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.57 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.57 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common0.05 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.05 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional0.05 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Frontenac

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-82% vs. current

Mulberry

Importance: 0.70

23 species

-39% vs. current

Cherokee

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

Arma

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Walnut

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Hepler

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Crawford County

-82% species diversity