Lyons

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyons ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Rice County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rice County nearby has 95% more documented species, Lyons offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 49 Rice County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 49 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Rice County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Very Common0.52 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common0.5 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.07 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rice County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rice County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-95% vs. current

Geneseo

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Lyons

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Little River

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Alden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Binger Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+300% 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 Rice County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Very Common0.52 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common0.5 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Very Common0.07 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rice County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rice County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-95% vs. current

Geneseo

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Lyons

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Sterling

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Little River

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Alden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Binger Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+300% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 49 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Rice County

-95% species diversity