Minneola

Ecosystem Overview

The Minneola ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 81% more documented species, Minneola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1.01 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.67 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Very Common0.66 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.66 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common0.66 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.34 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Common0.33 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common0.33 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Common0.33 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common0.33 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Occasional0.33 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional0.33 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Occasional0.33 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Occasional0.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Minneola

Importance: 0.70

15 species

0% vs. current

Big Basin Prairie Preserve

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Clark Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Harold Krier Field

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Ashland Athletic Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Minneola

Importance: 0.70

15 species

0% vs. current

Big Basin Prairie Preserve

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Clark Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Harold Krier Field

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Ashland Athletic Park

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common1.01 obs.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.67 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-Billed Cuckoo

Very Common0.66 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common0.66 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common0.66 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.34 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Common0.33 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Common0.33 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth Brome

Common0.33 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common0.33 obs.

Euphorbia davidii

David'S Spurge

Occasional0.33 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional0.33 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Wood Grass

Occasional0.33 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Occasional0.33 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-81% species diversity