Choctaw County

Ecosystem Overview

The Choctaw County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Towson nearby has 6% more documented species, Choctaw County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 97 Choctaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 97 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Towson

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common25.07 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common10.12 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common9.87 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9.81 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common9.2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common7.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common6.96 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common6.37 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common6.27 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common6.23 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common6.11 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional5.83 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional5.68 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional5.39 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Occasional5.19 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional5.16 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional5.09 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Rare5.06 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Rare5.02 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Choctaw County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Hugo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hugo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Sawyer

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fort Towson

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Boswell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1725% vs. current

Old Fort Towson State Historic Site

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hugo-sawyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Hugo

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% 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 Choctaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Choctaw County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Hugo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hugo

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Sawyer

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Fort Towson

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Boswell

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1725% vs. current

Old Fort Towson State Historic Site

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-9% vs. current

Hugo-sawyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1360% vs. current

Hugo

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 97 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Fort Towson

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common25.07 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common10.12 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common9.87 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common9.81 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common9.2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common7.63 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common6.96 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common6.37 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common6.27 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common6.23 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common6.11 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Occasional5.83 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional5.68 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional5.39 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas Paintbrush

Occasional5.19 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional5.16 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional5.09 obs.

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Rare5.06 obs.

Croton lindheimeri

Rare5.02 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare5 obs.

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