Medicine Lodge

Ecosystem Overview

The Medicine Lodge ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Barber 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 Barber County nearby has 82% more documented species, Medicine Lodge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 45 Barber County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 45 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Barber County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.88 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.65 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Very Common0.64 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.63 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Very Common0.63 obs.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Floating Pennywort

Common0.61 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.6 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.18 obs.

Melanoplus keeleri

Keeler Grasshopper

Common0.18 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.17 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.15 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.14 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barber County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Barber County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Medicine Lodge

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Sun City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Hazelton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Kiowa

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Hardtner

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Isabel

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Memorial Peace Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% 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 Barber County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Barber County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Barber County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-82% vs. current

Medicine Lodge

Importance: 0.70

13 species

0% vs. current

Sun City

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Hazelton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Kiowa

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Hardtner

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Isabel

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Memorial Peace Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.88 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.65 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Very Common0.64 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.63 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Very Common0.63 obs.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Floating Pennywort

Common0.61 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Common0.6 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.18 obs.

Melanoplus keeleri

Keeler Grasshopper

Common0.18 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Wood-Shamrock

Common0.17 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.15 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.14 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional0.14 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 45 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Barber County

-82% species diversity