McCurtain County

Ecosystem Overview

The McCurtain County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Idabel, McCurtain County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 McCurtain County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Idabel

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Very Common9 obs.

Arigomphus lentulus

Stillwater Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common5 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common4 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Occasional4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in McCurtain County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Idabel

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Broken Bow

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Broken Bow Reservoir

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 McCurtain County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in McCurtain County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Idabel

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Broken Bow

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Broken Bow Reservoir

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Idabel

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Very Common9 obs.

Arigomphus lentulus

Stillwater Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common5 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common4 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Occasional4 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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