Sedgwick County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sedgwick County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Sedgwick County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common19 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common19 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Very Common15 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common13 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Common13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common11 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common11 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common11 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Common10 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Occasional10 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional9 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

roadside thistle

Occasional9 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional9 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Rare8 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

+133% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Goddard

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% 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 Sedgwick County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sedgwick County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Wichita

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Derby

Importance: 0.47

43 species

+133% vs. current

Wichita Flood Control

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Valley Center

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Park City

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Goddard

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Haysville

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kechi

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wichita

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common19 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common19 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common16 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common16 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Very Common15 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Common13 obs.

Grindelia ciliata

goldenweed

Common13 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common11 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common11 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common11 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

western ironweed

Common10 obs.

Brickellia suaveolens

Occasional10 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional9 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

roadside thistle

Occasional9 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional9 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

White-Margined Spurge

Occasional8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Rare8 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare8 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare8 obs.

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