Saline River

Ecosystem Overview

The Saline River ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 53% more documented species, Saline River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.86 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.05 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Stonewall Rim Lichen

Very Common0.97 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Very Common0.64 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Common0.45 obs.

Dalea aurea

Common0.35 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common0.31 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common0.3 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Common0.3 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common0.28 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.27 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.27 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Occasional0.27 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Occasional0.27 obs.

Asclepias stenophylla

Narrow-Leaf Milkweed

Rare0.26 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Rare0.26 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

Prairie Spiderwort

Rare0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+227%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Beverly

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Goldenrod

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Lincoln Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Westfall

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Shady Bend

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Edalgo

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Juniata

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+227%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-53% vs. current

Beverly

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Goldenrod

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Lincoln Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1700% vs. current

Westfall

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Shady Bend

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Edalgo

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Juniata

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+3500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common1.86 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.05 obs.

Protoparmeliopsis muralis

Stonewall Rim Lichen

Very Common0.97 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Very Common0.64 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Clammyweed

Very Common0.58 obs.

Erysimum asperum

Western Wallflower

Common0.45 obs.

Dalea aurea

Common0.35 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Common0.31 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common0.3 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Common0.3 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Broom Bluestem

Common0.28 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cirsium undulatum

Gray Thistle

Occasional0.27 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.27 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Occasional0.27 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Occasional0.27 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Occasional0.27 obs.

Asclepias stenophylla

Narrow-Leaf Milkweed

Rare0.26 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Rare0.26 obs.

Tradescantia occidentalis

Prairie Spiderwort

Rare0.25 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 Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-53% species diversity