Tahlequah

Ecosystem Overview

The Tahlequah ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County nearby has 85% more documented species, Tahlequah 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. Cherokee County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.82 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.31 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.3 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common0.23 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common0.21 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.17 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.15 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Common0.15 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.15 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Sequoyah State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-62% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+38% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% vs. current

Anthis-brennan Sports Complex

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+22% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Sequoyah State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-62% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+38% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+10% vs. current

Anthis-brennan Sports Complex

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+22% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.82 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.34 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.31 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.3 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Very Common0.23 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common0.21 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.17 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Common0.15 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Common0.15 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.15 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common0.06 obs.

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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. Cherokee County

-85% species diversity