Katy Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Katy Park ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Neosho County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Neosho County nearby has 42% more documented species, Katy Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 60 Neosho County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 60 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Neosho County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1.45 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.75 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common0.66 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.63 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.56 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Common0.51 obs.

Rare0.51 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Rare0.51 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Rare0.51 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Neosho County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Neosho County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-41% vs. current

Neosho Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-20% vs. current

Thayer

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Earlton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4400% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+2% vs. current

Elmwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

0% 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 Neosho County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Neosho County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Neosho County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-41% vs. current

Neosho Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-20% vs. current

Thayer

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Earlton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4400% vs. current

Chanute

Importance: 0.60

44 species

+2% vs. current

Elmwood Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

45 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1.45 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.75 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common0.66 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.65 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.63 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.56 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Common0.51 obs.

Rare0.51 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Rare0.51 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Rare0.51 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 60 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 60 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Neosho County

-42% species diversity