Garfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Garfield 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Garfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Enid

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common5 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common4 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lahoma

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hillsdale

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% 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 Garfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garfield County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lahoma

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hillsdale

Importance: 0.23

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Enid

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common5 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Common4 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional3 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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