Comanche County

Ecosystem Overview

The Comanche County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Comanche 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 Lawton, Comanche County hosts 213% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawton

+213% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common25 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common23 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common16 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common10 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common9 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional8 obs.

Aimophila ruficeps

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum nuttallii

yellow stonecrop

Occasional6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare6 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Rare6 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% vs. current

Quanah Parker Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

French Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Burford Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Elmer Thomas

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Cache Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Jed Johnson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Comanche County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% vs. current

Quanah Parker Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

French Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Burford Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Elmer Thomas

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Cache Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Jed Johnson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawton

+213% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Bison bison

American bison

Very Common25 obs.

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common23 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Very Common16 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Very Common11 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common10 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common9 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common8 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Occasional8 obs.

Aimophila ruficeps

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Phanogomphus militaris

Sulphur-tipped Clubtail

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum nuttallii

yellow stonecrop

Occasional6 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional6 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare6 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Rare6 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare6 obs.

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