Harrison Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison Township ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallace 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 Wallace County nearby has 77% more documented species, Harrison Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Wallace County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common0.4 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Very Common0.32 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common0.31 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common0.31 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.31 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.31 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.21 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional0.2 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.18 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional0.16 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.04 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-74% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-72% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-64% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+143% vs. current

Bussen Airport

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+143% 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 Wallace County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-77% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-74% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-72% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-64% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+143% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+183% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+143% vs. current

Bussen Airport

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+143% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common0.4 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common0.32 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Very Common0.32 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common0.31 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common0.31 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.31 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.31 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common0.21 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.21 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.2 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Common0.2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional0.2 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Occasional0.18 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional0.16 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.04 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Occasional0.04 obs.

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