St. George

Ecosystem Overview

The St. George ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 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 82% more documented species, St. George 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. Pottawatomie County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.59 obs.

Mentha spicata

Bush Mint

Very Common0.58 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Very Common0.48 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common0.41 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.15 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common0.08 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.08 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.03 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.02 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Common0.02 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.01 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Wamego

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-18% vs. current

Olsburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Westmoreland

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 Pottawatomie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Wamego

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-18% vs. current

Olsburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+8% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Westmoreland

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. Pottawatomie County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.59 obs.

Mentha spicata

Bush Mint

Very Common0.58 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Very Common0.48 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common0.41 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.15 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.15 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common0.08 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.08 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.03 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.02 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Common0.02 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.01 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.01 obs.

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