Major County

Ecosystem Overview

The Major County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Major County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Silver Lake, Major County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Major County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Nama stevensii

Very Common3 obs.

Circotettix rabula

Wrangler Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common3 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia hexagona

Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional2 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

false gaura

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

slender milk-vetch

Rare2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+8600% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+2075% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+2800% 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 Major County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+8600% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.22

4 species

+2075% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+2800% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Nama stevensii

Very Common3 obs.

Circotettix rabula

Wrangler Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common3 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia hexagona

Common2 obs.

Commelina erecta

erect dayflower

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common2 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional2 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

false gaura

Occasional2 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

slender milk-vetch

Rare2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard's Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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