Wichita
Ecosystem Overview
The Wichita ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in sedgwick 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 10 sedgwick county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Heterotheca subaxillaris
Camphorweed
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Grindelia ciliata
goldenweed
Symphyotrichum divaricatum
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Desmanthus illinoensis
prickleweed
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Round Snowberry
Eupatorium altissimum
tall thoroughwort
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Lespedeza capitata
Round-Head Lespedeza
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Croton glandulosus
Tropic croton
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sedgwick County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wichitawithin Sedgwick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.