Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Wabaunsee County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Wabaunsee County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Very Common4 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common2 obs.

Callirhoe alcaeoides

Common2 obs.

Hesperostipa spartea

Porcupinegrass

Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Common2 obs.

Stenolophus ochropezus

Common2 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional2 obs.

Cycnia collaris

Occasional2 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wabaunsee County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Paxico

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

Eskridge

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Maple Hill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Alta Vista

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Harveyville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% 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 Wabaunsee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wabaunsee County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wabaunsee County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

0% vs. current

Paxico

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Alma

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

Eskridge

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+900% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Maple Hill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Alta Vista

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Harveyville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Very Common4 obs.

Plestiodon obsoletus

Great Plains Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Gastrophryne olivacea

Western Narrow-Mouthed Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common2 obs.

Callirhoe alcaeoides

Common2 obs.

Hesperostipa spartea

Porcupinegrass

Common2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Common2 obs.

Stenolophus ochropezus

Common2 obs.

Microstylum morosum

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Bumblebee Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-Lined Sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

Groundplum Milkvetch

Occasional2 obs.

Cycnia collaris

Occasional2 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Wabaunsee County

0% species diversity