Crooked Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Crooked Creek ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Meade 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 Meade County nearby has 82% more documented species, Crooked Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Meade County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Meade County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.15 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.09 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.05 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.05 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.05 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.05 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common0.05 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.05 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+18% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+30% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+18% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+550% 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 Meade County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meade County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Meade County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+18% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Meade

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+30% vs. current

Meade Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Meade State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Graceland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+18% vs. current

Fowler

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+550% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common1.15 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.09 obs.

Chorispora tenella

Bluemustard

Very Common0.1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.05 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common0.05 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

Collared Dove

Common0.05 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common0.05 obs.

Veronica polita

Gray Field Speedwell

Common0.05 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional0.05 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Occasional0.05 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Meade County

-82% species diversity