Duck Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Duck Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moore nearby has 55% more documented species, Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 13 Cleveland County County natural areas, placing it in the 31th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 13 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus odoratus

Fragrant Cyperus

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleveland County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore

Importance: 0.40

51 species

-55% vs. current

Cleveland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-77% vs. current

Slaughterville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oknoname 02719 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-34% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+64% vs. current

Heron Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% vs. current

Dahlgren Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% 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 Cleveland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleveland County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore

Importance: 0.40

51 species

-55% vs. current

Cleveland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-77% vs. current

Slaughterville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oknoname 02719 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-34% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+64% vs. current

Heron Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% vs. current

Dahlgren Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 13 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus odoratus

Fragrant Cyperus

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

creeping smartweed

Occasional1 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Rare1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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