Atoka County

Ecosystem Overview

The Atoka County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Atoka 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 Caney Creek Site 13 Reservoir, Atoka County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Atoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Caney Creek Site 13 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

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bullbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Yucca arkansana

Arkansas Yucca

Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional2 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

evening rain-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Atoka County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Atoka

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Stringtown

Importance: 0.28

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 Atoka County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Atoka County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Atoka

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Stringtown

Importance: 0.28

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Caney Creek Site 13 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Yucca arkansana

Arkansas Yucca

Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional2 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

evening rain-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Ladies'-Tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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