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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.
Redcedar
Bald Eagle
Redtop
Brown-Belted Bumblebee
Bumble Bee
Asian Clam
Bluejoint

Pot

Annual Wild Buckwheat
Canada Wildrye

Six-Lined Racerunner

Blue Grama
Wood Grass

Plains Gayfeather
Switchgrass

Friendly Probole Moth

Pale Lichen Moth
Cat Squirrel
Camphorweed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ellsworth County County, Kansas
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 Ellsworth County County.
The Kanopolis Recreation Area ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ellsworth County nearby has 1% more documented species, Kanopolis Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 51 Ellsworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.