Parsons

Ecosystem Overview

The Parsons ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Labette 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 Labette County nearby has 84% more documented species, Parsons offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 Labette County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Labette County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.62 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.54 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.53 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.53 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Common0.4 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.16 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.13 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common0.1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Common0.1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Labette County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Labette County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Kansas Army Ammunition Plant

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-79% vs. current

Mound Valley

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Labette

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Oswego

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Chetopa

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% 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 Labette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Labette County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Labette County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-84% vs. current

Parsons

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Kansas Army Ammunition Plant

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-79% vs. current

Mound Valley

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Labette

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Oswego

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Chetopa

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+500% 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Labette County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.62 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.54 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.53 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.53 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Common0.4 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Common0.16 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.13 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common0.1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common0.1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Common0.1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.09 obs.

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