Wathena

Ecosystem Overview

The Wathena ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Doniphan County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Doniphan County nearby has 92% more documented species, Wathena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 83 Doniphan County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 83 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Doniphan County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.24 obs.

Spiraea thunbergii

Thunberg'S Spiraea

Very Common0.23 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.22 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Doniphan County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Doniphan County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Elwood

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-89% vs. current

Severance

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Leona

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+500% 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 Doniphan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Doniphan County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Doniphan County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Elwood

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-89% vs. current

Severance

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+100% vs. current

Highland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Doniphan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Leona

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Very Common0.24 obs.

Spiraea thunbergii

Thunberg'S Spiraea

Very Common0.23 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.22 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.12 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 83 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 83 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Doniphan County

-92% species diversity