Dodge City
Ecosystem Overview
The Dodge City ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in ford 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 Ford County nearby has 38% more documented species, Dodge City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 ford county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Nathalis iole
Dainty Sulphur
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Ambrosia psilostachya
Western Ragweed
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Desmanthus illinoensis
prickleweed
Bouteloua gracilis
graceful grama grass
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ford County
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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dodge Citywithin Ford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.