Dodge City

Ecosystem Overview

The Dodge City ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Ford 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 Ford County nearby has 38% more documented species, Dodge City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Ford County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Ford County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ford County

Importance: 0.46

26 species

-38% 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 Ford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ford County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ford County

Importance: 0.46

26 species

-38% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Ford County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Very Common1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Occasional1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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