Wamego

Ecosystem Overview

The Wamego ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie County nearby has 79% more documented species, Wamego 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Pottawatomie County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common1 obs.

Sclerochloa dura

Common Hardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.64 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.51 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common0.15 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.15 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.15 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.07 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.06 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.06 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.05 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-79% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

St. George

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+31% vs. current

Olsburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+31% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Westmoreland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% 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

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottawatomie County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-79% vs. current

Jeffery Energy Center Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

St. George

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+21% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+31% vs. current

Olsburg

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+31% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Belvue

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Westmoreland

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common1 obs.

Sclerochloa dura

Common Hardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Dobsonfly

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.64 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.51 obs.

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Common0.15 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.15 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.15 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Common0.07 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.06 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.06 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Occasional0.06 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Occasional0.06 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional0.06 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.05 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional0.05 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

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Pottawatomie County

-79% species diversity