Westville

Ecosystem Overview

The Westville ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Adair County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adair County nearby has 77% more documented species, Westville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 80 Adair 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 80 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Adair County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.79 obs.

Luxilus cardinalis

Cardinal Shiner

Very Common0.05 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail Darter

Very Common0.05 obs.

Noturus exilis

Slender Madtom

Very Common0.05 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Bass

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose Minnow

Common0.05 obs.

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Etheostoma mihileze

Sunburst Darter

Common0.05 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common0.05 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common0.05 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common0.05 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Common0.05 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Notropis boops

Bigeye Shiner

Occasional0.05 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional0.05 obs.

No image

Notropis nubilus

Ozark Minnow

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern Redbelly Dace

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adair County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Adair County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Westville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Watts

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Stilwell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Ozark Plateau State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Westville Cemetery

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Stilwell

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+750% vs. current

Chewey

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+240% 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 Adair County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.79 obs.

Luxilus cardinalis

Cardinal Shiner

Very Common0.05 obs.

Etheostoma flabellare

Fantail Darter

Very Common0.05 obs.

Noturus exilis

Slender Madtom

Very Common0.05 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Bass

Very Common0.05 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose Minnow

Common0.05 obs.

No image

Etheostoma mihileze

Sunburst Darter

Common0.05 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common0.05 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside Darter

Common0.05 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common0.05 obs.

Lepomis aquilensis

Common0.05 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Occasional0.05 obs.

No image

Notropis boops

Bigeye Shiner

Occasional0.05 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat Darter

Occasional0.05 obs.

No image

Notropis nubilus

Ozark Minnow

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chrosomus erythrogaster

Southern Redbelly Dace

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adair County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Adair County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Westville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-6% vs. current

Watts

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Stilwell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+325% vs. current

Ozark Plateau State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+750% vs. current

Westville Cemetery

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Stilwell

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+750% vs. current

Chewey

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+240% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 80 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Adair County

-77% species diversity