Mahaska Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Mahaska ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 93% more documented species, Mahaska offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 36 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 36 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common0.46 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lampropeltis gentilis

Central Plains Milksnake

Very Common0.15 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common0.08 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-93% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Mahaska

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Washington

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common0.46 obs.

Pantherophis emoryi

Great Plains Ratsnake

Very Common0.15 obs.

Lampropeltis gentilis

Central Plains Milksnake

Very Common0.15 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common0.08 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Very Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-93% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Mahaska

Importance: 0.70

5 species

0% vs. current

Washington

2 species

+150% vs. current

Greenleaf

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+400% vs. current

Washington County State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+25% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+150% vs. current

Washington Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+150% 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 Washington County County.

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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 36 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-93% species diversity