Arkansas City

Ecosystem Overview

The Arkansas City ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Cowley County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cowley County nearby has 69% more documented species, Arkansas City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Cowley County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cowley County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cowley County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cowley County

Importance: 0.47

58 species

-69% vs. current

Winfield

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+500% vs. current

Burden

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+800% 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 Cowley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cowley County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cowley County

Importance: 0.47

58 species

-69% vs. current

Winfield

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+500% vs. current

Burden

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+800% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cowley County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Very Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Persicaria bicornis

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus

Texas false dandelion

Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton nodosus

loddon pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

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