Wallace Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Wallace Township ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallace County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wallace County nearby has 36% more documented species, Wallace Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 Wallace County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Very Common1.16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Common1 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Common0.49 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common0.32 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.31 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.27 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.27 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.26 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.25 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional0.2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare0.2 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Rare0.17 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-36% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-29% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-23% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+176% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+571% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+571% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+571% 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

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-36% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-29% vs. current

Sharon Springs Township

Importance: 0.70

61 species

-23% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+176% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+571% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+571% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+571% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Very Common1.16 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common1 obs.

Eragrostis cilianensis

Stinkgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Very Common1 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Common1 obs.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Common0.49 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Common0.32 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.31 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common0.27 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common0.27 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional0.26 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.25 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Occasional0.22 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Occasional0.22 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional0.2 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Occasional0.2 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Rare0.2 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Rare0.17 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Rare0.17 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-36% species diversity