Ottawa

Ecosystem Overview

The Ottawa ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 81% more documented species, Ottawa 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.34 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.62 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.5 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Very Common0.4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.36 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.36 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.33 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.19 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.08 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Wellsville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1.34 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.62 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.5 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

American Pellitory

Very Common0.4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common0.39 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.39 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.36 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.36 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.33 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.19 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.08 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Ottawa

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Wellsville

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Rantoul

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lane

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Pomona

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Franklin County

-81% species diversity