Emporia
Ecosystem Overview
The Emporia ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in lyon county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lyon County nearby has 53% more documented species, Emporia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 lyon county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Paspalum pubiflorum
hairy-seed paspalum
Phenacobius mirabilis
Suckermouth Minnow
Eurynia dilatata
spike
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Percina fulvitaenia
Ozark logperch
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Bedellia somnulentella
Morning-glory leafminer moth
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Fusconaia flava
Wabash pigtoe
Pimephales notatus
Bluntnose minnow
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Woodhouse'S Toad
Thamnophis radix
Plains Garter Snake
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Eragrostis spectabilis
Petticoat-Climber
Sporobolus pyramidatus
Madagascar dropseed
Pleurobema sintoxia
round pigtoe
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Steatoda triangulosa
Ophiomyia kwansonis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lyon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Emporia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Emporiawithin Lyon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.