Crystal Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Crystal Lakes ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Major County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Major County nearby has 87% more documented species, Crystal Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Major County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Major County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Very Common0.11 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common0.09 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common0.06 obs.

Masticophis flagellum

Coachwhip

Very Common0.05 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen'S Sphinx

Common0.03 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.03 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Common0.03 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Common0.03 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Major County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+11% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Gloss Mountain State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

-79% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% vs. current

Cheyenne Valley

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% 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 Major County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Aspidoscelis sexlineatus

Six-Lined Racerunner

Very Common0.11 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common0.1 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common0.09 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Very Common0.06 obs.

Masticophis flagellum

Coachwhip

Very Common0.05 obs.

Ceratomia hageni

Hagen'S Sphinx

Common0.03 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Common0.03 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Common0.03 obs.

Icterus galbula

Northern Oriole

Common0.03 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Major County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-87% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+11% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+400% vs. current

Gloss Mountain State Park

Importance: 0.60

47 species

-79% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+11% vs. current

Cheyenne Valley

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Major County

-87% species diversity