Pratt

Ecosystem Overview

The Pratt ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Pratt County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pratt County nearby has 48% more documented species, Pratt offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 39 Pratt County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Pratt County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common4.91 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2.96 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Very Common1.98 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Very Common1.98 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1.98 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1.58 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Common1 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.99 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Occasional0.99 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.99 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Rare0.99 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Rare0.99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pratt County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pratt County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-48% vs. current

Pratt Sandhills State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-5% vs. current

Iuka

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Coats

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Preston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Pratt

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+44% vs. current

Pratt Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+86% vs. current

Texas Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 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 Pratt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pratt County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pratt County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-48% vs. current

Pratt Sandhills State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-5% vs. current

Iuka

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Coats

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Preston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Pratt

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+44% vs. current

Pratt Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+86% vs. current

Texas Lake Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common4.91 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Very Common2.96 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Very Common1.98 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Very Common1.98 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common1.98 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1.58 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Common1 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Occasional1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus petiolaris

Showy Sunflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.99 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Occasional0.99 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.99 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

Goldenweed

Rare0.99 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Rare0.99 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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Pratt County

-48% species diversity