Murray County

Ecosystem Overview

The Murray County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Murray 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 Sulphur, Murray County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Murray 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sulphur

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common11 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Very Common11 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Paronychia virginica

Common6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common5 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common5 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common5 obs.

Argia funebris

Common5 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus ponderosus

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Murray County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Sulphur

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 Murray County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Murray County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Sulphur

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sulphur

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common11 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth's eryngo

Very Common11 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Paronychia virginica

Common6 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Common5 obs.

Asclepias asperula

antelope horns

Common5 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common5 obs.

Argia funebris

Common5 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional5 obs.

Euphorbia bicolor

Occasional5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Anemone berlandieri

Ten-petal anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus ponderosus

Rare4 obs.

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