Topeka

Ecosystem Overview

The Topeka ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Shawnee County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Shawnee County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawnee County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common13 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common7 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common7 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common7 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common7 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional7 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Occasional7 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Ruellia strepens

limestone wild petunia

Occasional6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare6 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Shawnee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shawnee County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Sherwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorian Rock Garden Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Shawnee

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Shawnee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Shawnee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Shawnee County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Sherwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorian Rock Garden Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Shawnee

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawnee County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common13 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common7 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common7 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common7 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common7 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional7 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Occasional7 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Ruellia strepens

limestone wild petunia

Occasional6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare6 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare6 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare6 obs.

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