Kay County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Kay County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Kay County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tonkawa, Kay County hosts 85% more species diversity.

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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tonkawa

+85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common6.47 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.96 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Buffalofish

Very Common4.7 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common4.59 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common4.47 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common4.18 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3.89 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common3.88 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Common3.7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common3.33 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional3 obs.

Micropterus punctulatus

Bass

Occasional2.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2.8 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Occasional2.77 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Rare2 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Tonkawa

+85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Very Common6.47 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common4.96 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Buffalofish

Very Common4.7 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Very Common4.59 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common4.47 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Common4.18 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3.89 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common3.88 obs.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Common3.7 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common3.33 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional3 obs.

Micropterus punctulatus

Bass

Occasional2.92 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional2.8 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Occasional2.77 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Rare2 obs.

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