Tupelo

Ecosystem Overview

The Tupelo ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Coal County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Coal County nearby has 17% more documented species, Tupelo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 Coal County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Coal County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cyperus echinatus

Teasel Sedge

Very Common0.19 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

Tall Thistle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common0.19 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.18 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.18 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.13 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.1 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Common0.1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional0.09 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.09 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional0.09 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional0.09 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Rare0.09 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Rare0.09 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+195%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coal County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Coal County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-17% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-4% vs. current

Phillips

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Coalgate

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1200% vs. current

Lehigh

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Centrahoma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Cottonwood

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1200% vs. current

Coalgate City Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1200% 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 Coal County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+195%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coal County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Coal County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-17% vs. current

Tupelo

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-4% vs. current

Phillips

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+983% vs. current

Coalgate

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1200% vs. current

Lehigh

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2067% vs. current

Centrahoma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Cottonwood

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1200% vs. current

Coalgate City Park

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common0.22 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cyperus echinatus

Teasel Sedge

Very Common0.19 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

Tall Thistle

Very Common0.19 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common0.19 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.18 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Common0.18 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Common0.13 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.1 obs.

Ulmus crassifolia

Red Elm

Common0.1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional0.09 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.09 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional0.09 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional0.09 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional0.09 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Rare0.09 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Rare0.09 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Rare0.09 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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Coal County

-17% species diversity