Arkansas City
Ecosystem Overview
The Arkansas City ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in cowley county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cowley County nearby has 69% more documented species, Arkansas City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 cowley county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Stagmomantis carolina
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Persicaria bicornis
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus
Texas false dandelion
Verbesina encelioides
Golden crownbeard
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Potamogeton nodosus
loddon pondweed
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Viola rafinesquei
Johnny-jump-up
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cowley County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Arkansas City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Arkansas Citywithin Cowley County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.