Sherman State Fishing And Wildlife Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Sherman State Fishing And Wildlife Area ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Sherman County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sherman County nearby has 87% more documented species, Sherman State Fishing And Wildlife Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 53 Sherman County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 53 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common1 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Logan Township

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-77% vs. current

Itasca Township

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-76% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-76% vs. current

Kanorado

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-41% vs. current

Goodland Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-37% vs. current

Sherman County Fairgorunds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-37% 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 Sherman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sherman County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Sherman County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Logan Township

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-77% vs. current

Itasca Township

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-76% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-76% vs. current

Kanorado

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Goodland

Importance: 0.60

17 species

-41% vs. current

Goodland Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-37% vs. current

Sherman County Fairgorunds

Importance: 0.50

16 species

-37% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Opuntia polyacantha

Plains Pricklypear

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea leptophylla

Manroot

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Very Common1 obs.

Penstemon albidus

White Penstemon

Very Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

Rush Skeletonweed

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Hogna carolinensis

Carolina Wolf Spider

Common1 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 53 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Sherman County

-87% species diversity