Wellsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellsville ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 42% more documented species, Wellsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.49 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.49 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.44 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.43 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.42 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.27 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.27 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Common0.24 obs.

Sida spinosa

Prickly Fanpetals

Common0.24 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.24 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.24 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.09 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.06 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare0.05 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-42% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-44% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+760% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+975% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2050% vs. current

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+169% vs. current

Loma Vista Nursery

in Ottawa

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+207% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-42% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-44% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+760% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+975% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1333% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2050% vs. current

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+169% vs. current

Loma Vista Nursery

in Ottawa

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+207% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.49 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.49 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common0.44 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.43 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.42 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.27 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Button Eryngo

Common0.27 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Common0.24 obs.

Sida spinosa

Prickly Fanpetals

Common0.24 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common0.24 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional0.24 obs.

Monarda citriodora

Lemon Mint

Occasional0.23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.09 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare0.06 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Rare0.05 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Rare0.04 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-42% species diversity