South Wichita River

Ecosystem Overview

The South Wichita River ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While King County nearby has 91% more documented species, South Wichita River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. King County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Nama stevensii

Very Common0.16 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Very Common0.08 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Very Common0.08 obs.

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Phacelia robusta

Very Common0.08 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.08 obs.

Haploesthes greggii

Common0.08 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in King County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

King County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+133% vs. current

North Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in King County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

King County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-91% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+133% vs. current

North Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% vs. current

South Wichita River

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+250% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Nama stevensii

Very Common0.16 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Very Common0.08 obs.

Astragalus missouriensis

Missouri Milkvetch

Very Common0.08 obs.

No image

Phacelia robusta

Very Common0.08 obs.

Castilleja sessiliflora

Great Plains Paintbrush

Very Common0.08 obs.

Haploesthes greggii

Common0.08 obs.

Euphorbia lata

Hoary Euphorbia

Common0.08 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. King County

-91% species diversity