Lehigh Portland State Park Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lehigh Portland State Park ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allen County nearby has 70% more documented species, Lehigh Portland State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Allen County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Very Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.78 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.7 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.64 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.25 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.15 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.05 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.03 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.03 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.03 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare0.03 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-70% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-72% vs. current

Gas

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+22% vs. current

Bassett

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Very Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Very Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common0.78 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.7 obs.

Lactuca canadensis

Devil'S Weed

Common0.64 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.25 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.15 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.15 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.05 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.03 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Occasional0.03 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare0.03 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Rare0.03 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare0.03 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-70% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-70% vs. current

Iola

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-72% vs. current

Gas

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+22% vs. current

Bassett

16 species

+38% vs. current

Humboldt

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+144% vs. current

La Harpe

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+340% vs. current

Elsmore

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+340% vs. current

Savonburg

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+633% 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 Allen County County.