Paola

Ecosystem Overview

The Paola ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami 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 Miami County nearby has 78% more documented species, Paola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Miami County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.73 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.51 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.46 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Very Common0.37 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.35 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.21 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Common0.18 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.17 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.15 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.12 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Occasional0.11 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.05 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Osawatomie

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-79% vs. current

Hillsdale State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-78% vs. current

Fontana

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Metcalf Ridge Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-16% vs. current

Lewis-young Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

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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 Miami County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Miami County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Miami County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-78% vs. current

Paola

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Osawatomie

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Louisburg

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-79% vs. current

Hillsdale State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-78% vs. current

Fontana

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Metcalf Ridge Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-16% vs. current

Lewis-young Park

Importance: 0.60

16 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.73 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.51 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.46 obs.

Rosa setigera

Prairie Rose

Very Common0.37 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.35 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.21 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Common0.18 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.17 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.15 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.12 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Occasional0.11 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.05 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Occasional0.03 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

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Miami County

-78% species diversity