Olsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Olsburg ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County nearby has 84% more documented species, Olsburg 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

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Pottawatomie County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

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Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Very Common1 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Common0.13 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common0.06 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.06 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common0.04 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common0.04 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Common0.04 obs.

Tantilla gracilis

Flathead Snake

Occasional0.04 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-84% vs. current

Wamego

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-24% vs. current

St. George

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-7% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Westmoreland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% 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 Pottawatomie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-84% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-84% vs. current

Wamego

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-24% vs. current

St. George

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-7% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+225% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Westmoreland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% 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

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Pottawatomie County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Potentilla norvegica

Rough Cinquefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Fallopia convolvulus

Cornbind

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Gypsophila elegans

Showy Baby'S-Breath

Very Common1 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Common0.13 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Common0.06 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.06 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common0.04 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common0.04 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Common0.04 obs.

Tantilla gracilis

Flathead Snake

Occasional0.04 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional0.03 obs.

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