Russell

Ecosystem Overview

The Russell ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Russell County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Russell County nearby has 85% more documented species, Russell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 77 Russell County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 77 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.9 obs.

Forsythia viridissima

Greenstem Forsythia

Very Common0.51 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.44 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Common0.16 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common0.16 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common0.16 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.12 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common0.11 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-58% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Wilson State Park

in Sylvan Grove

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-66% vs. current

Russell Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-15% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-15% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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 Russell County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.9 obs.

Forsythia viridissima

Greenstem Forsythia

Very Common0.51 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.44 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.44 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Common0.16 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common0.16 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-Necked Duck

Common0.16 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.12 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common0.11 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Russell County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Russell County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Russell

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-58% vs. current

Dorrance

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Wilson State Park

in Sylvan Grove

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-66% vs. current

Russell Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-15% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-15% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+83% 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 77 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Russell County

-85% species diversity