Lawrence
Ecosystem Overview
The Lawrence ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in douglas 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 #1 for species diversity among 8 douglas county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Hypena scabra
Green Cloverworm Moth
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Schistocerca obscura
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Elaphria grata
Grateful Midget Moth
Sciota uvinella
Pelidnota punctata
Grapevine Beetle
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Asclepias viridis
green antelope-horn
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Douglas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lawrence. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (6 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lawrencewithin Douglas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.