Custer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Custer County ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Custer County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Christensen Reservoir, Custer County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Custer County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Christensen Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+293%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Foss Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+293% 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 Custer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+293%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Foss Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+293% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Christensen Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common3 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional1 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional1 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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