Altus Air Force Base

Ecosystem Overview

The Altus Air Force Base ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jackson County nearby has 5% more documented species, Altus Air Force Base offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common3.99 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common2.94 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common2.26 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1.12 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional1.08 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

Lesser Golden Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus austinensis

Jumping Spiders

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-5% vs. current

Altus

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+1% vs. current

Friendship

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+295% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Eldorado

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% 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 Jackson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common3.99 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common2.94 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common2.26 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1.12 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson'S Hawk

Occasional1.08 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

Convergent Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

Lesser Golden Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus austinensis

Jumping Spiders

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-5% vs. current

Altus

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+1% vs. current

Friendship

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+295% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Eldorado

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-5% species diversity