Carter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Carter 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 Ardmore, Carter County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Carter 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. Ardmore

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common39 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common23 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common19 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common16 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common14 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common14 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common13 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common12 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Common11 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional11 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional10 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare9 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare9 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Carter County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Ardmore

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Wilson

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Carter County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Carter County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Ardmore

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Wilson

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% 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. Ardmore

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Very Common39 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common23 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common21 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common19 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common16 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common14 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common14 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common13 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common12 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Common11 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional11 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional10 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional10 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Rare9 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare9 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare8 obs.

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