Crystal Beach Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Crystal Beach Lake ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Woodward County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woodward County nearby has 60% more documented species, Crystal Beach Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 6 Woodward County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodward County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common9 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura barberi

Desert Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Woodward County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodward County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-60% vs. current

Woodward

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-60% vs. current

Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Supply

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+700% vs. current

Fort Supply Lake;fort Supply Reservoir

Importance: 0.05

100 species

-60% 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 Woodward County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Woodward County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodward County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-60% vs. current

Woodward

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-60% vs. current

Southern Great Plains Field Station Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Supply

Importance: 0.22

5 species

+700% vs. current

Fort Supply Lake;fort Supply Reservoir

Importance: 0.05

100 species

-60% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodward County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common9 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Dythemis fugax

Checkered Setwing

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura barberi

Desert Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Rare1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Rare1 obs.

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