Goddard
Ecosystem Overview
The Goddard ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in sedgwick 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 Wichita nearby has 81% more documented species, Goddard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 sedgwick 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 19 total documented species.
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Cotinis nitida
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Coreopsis tinctoria
Golden Coreopsis
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Enallagma civile
Familiar Bluet
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Nerodia rhombifer
diamondback water snake
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Medicago sativa
lucerne
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sedgwick County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Goddardwithin Sedgwick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.