Longdale Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Longdale Recreation Area ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blaine County nearby has 86% more documented species, Longdale Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Blaine County

-86% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.24 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.24 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.24 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common0.07 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Common0.07 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common0.07 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common0.07 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common0.07 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.05 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-80% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Longdale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Greenfield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park Golf Course

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-59% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-59% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Blaine County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.24 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.24 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant Reed

Very Common0.24 obs.

Indigofera miniata

Coast Indigo

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common0.07 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Common0.07 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Common0.07 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Common0.07 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common0.07 obs.

Callirhoe digitata

Finger Poppy-Mallow

Common0.05 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Alfilaria

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-80% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Longdale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Greenfield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park Golf Course

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-59% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-59% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Blaine County

-86% species diversity