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McPherson

Ecosystem Overview

The McPherson ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in mcpherson county, kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McPherson County nearby has 45% more documented species, McPherson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 mcpherson county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

55
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
48
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
28
Common Species
Frequently observed species
27
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common16 species
Occasional17 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. McPherson County
-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Bothriochloa torreyana

Bothriochloa torreyana

Very Common3 obs.
Anaxyrus woodhousii

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Very Common3 obs.
Ameiurus melas

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Very Common3 obs.
Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Very Common2 obs.
Sorghastrum nutans

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common2 obs.
Euphorbia prostrata

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.
Lactuca saligna

Lactuca saligna

willow-leaved lettuce

Common2 obs.
Bromus inermis

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.
Chloris verticillata

Chloris verticillata

windmill grass

Common2 obs.
Ameiurus natalis

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common1 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.
Thamnophis sirtalis

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.
Schizachyrium scoparium

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.
Eriochloa contracta

Eriochloa contracta

prairie cupgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.
Erysiphe convolvuli

Erysiphe convolvuli

Rare1 obs.
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare1 obs.
Melanoplus punctulatus

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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