Abilene

Ecosystem Overview

The Abilene ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickinson County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickinson County nearby has 89% more documented species, Abilene offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Dickinson County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.7 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.64 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.64 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.6 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common0.14 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.12 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.11 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-89% vs. current

Herington

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-88% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-83% vs. current

Solomon

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-47% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% 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 Dickinson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.7 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.64 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.64 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.6 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Very Common0.14 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.12 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Common0.11 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickinson County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickinson County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-89% vs. current

Herington

Importance: 0.70

65 species

-88% vs. current

Abilene

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-83% vs. current

Solomon

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-47% vs. current

Enterprise

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+33% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Chapman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+100% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickinson County

-89% species diversity