Goodland

Ecosystem Overview

The Goodland ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Sherman 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 Sherman County nearby has 78% more documented species, Goodland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 53 Sherman 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

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 53 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common0.96 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.76 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common0.76 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.66 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.65 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.65 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.63 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.62 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.48 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.3 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Occasional0.22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.22 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.22 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional0.19 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Occasional0.15 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Logan Township

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-61% vs. current

Itasca Township

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-60% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-59% vs. current

Sherman State Fishing And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Kanorado

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Goodland Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+6% vs. current

Sherman County Fairgorunds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% 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 Sherman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-78% vs. current

Logan Township

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-61% vs. current

Itasca Township

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-60% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-59% vs. current

Sherman State Fishing And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Kanorado

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Goodland Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+6% vs. current

Sherman County Fairgorunds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common0.96 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.76 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Very Common0.76 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.66 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common0.65 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.65 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common0.63 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common0.62 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.48 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common0.3 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Occasional0.22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.22 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.22 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional0.19 obs.

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

Occasional0.15 obs.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis

Western Harvester Ant

Occasional0.06 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 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 53 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-78% species diversity