Richfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Richfield ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Morton County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morton County nearby has 92% more documented species, Richfield 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Morton County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Latrodectus hesperus

Western Black Widow

Very Common0.75 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Spharagemon equale

Say'S Grasshopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Very Common0.09 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Elkhart-morton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-65% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-60% vs. current

Middle Spring Picnic Area

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-67% vs. current

Point Rock Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-60% vs. current

Cimarron Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-25% 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 Morton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Latrodectus hesperus

Western Black Widow

Very Common0.75 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ageneotettix deorum

White-Whiskered Grasshopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Spharagemon equale

Say'S Grasshopper

Very Common0.09 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Very Common0.09 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morton County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-92% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Elkhart-morton County Airport

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-65% vs. current

Elkhart

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-60% vs. current

Middle Spring Picnic Area

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-67% vs. current

Point Rock Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

15 species

-60% vs. current

Cimarron Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

8 species

-25% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Morton County

-92% species diversity