Kanopolis Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Kanopolis Reservoir ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ellsworth County nearby has 82% more documented species, Kanopolis Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Ellsworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellsworth County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Very Common1 obs.

Gabara subnivosella

Snowy Gabara

Very Common1 obs.

Matigramma pulverilinea

Very Common1 obs.

Crambidia pallida

Pale Lichen Moth

Very Common1 obs.

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Grammia figurata

Figured Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Probole amicaria

Common1 obs.

Lychnosea intermicata

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Euchlaena serrata

Saw Wing

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common1 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Eumacaria madopata

Brown-bordered Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Lesmone detrahens

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ellsworth County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellsworth County

Importance: 0.46

77 species

-82% vs. current

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 Ellsworth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ellsworth County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ellsworth County

Importance: 0.46

77 species

-82% vs. current

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellsworth County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Very Common1 obs.

Gabara subnivosella

Snowy Gabara

Very Common1 obs.

Matigramma pulverilinea

Very Common1 obs.

Crambidia pallida

Pale Lichen Moth

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Grammia figurata

Figured Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Probole amicaria

Common1 obs.

Lychnosea intermicata

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Euchlaena serrata

Saw Wing

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common1 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Eumacaria madopata

Brown-bordered Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Lesmone detrahens

Occasional1 obs.

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