Sharon Springs Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon Springs Township ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Wallace County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wallace County nearby has 16% more documented species, Sharon Springs Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Wallace County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common1.06 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common1.05 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Common0.93 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.79 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.65 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Common0.51 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.5 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Occasional0.47 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Occasional0.47 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional0.46 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare0.46 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare0.46 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.46 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-16% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-8% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+30% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+259% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+771% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+771% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+771% 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

+110%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wallace County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wallace County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-16% vs. current

Weskan Township

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-8% vs. current

Wallace Township

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+30% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+259% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+771% vs. current

Wallace

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+917% vs. current

Sharon Springs

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+771% vs. current

Sharon Springs Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+771% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Spea bombifrons

Plains Spadefoot

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common1.06 obs.

Medicago sativa

Medick

Very Common1.05 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Common1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Common0.93 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common0.79 obs.

Cenchrus longispinus

Sandbur

Common0.65 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Common0.51 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Elm

Occasional0.5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional0.5 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.47 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Occasional0.47 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Occasional0.47 obs.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Occasional0.46 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare0.46 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare0.46 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.46 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Wallace County

-16% species diversity