Oklahoma County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oklahoma County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Oklahoma 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 Midwest City, Oklahoma County hosts 150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Oklahoma County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Midwest City

+150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common40 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common34 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common27 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common21 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common20 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common20 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common20 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional17 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare15 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare15 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Midwest City

Importance: 0.41

40 species

+150% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Northeast Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lansbrook Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ten Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Del City

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Choctaw

Importance: 0.33

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 Oklahoma County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Midwest City

Importance: 0.41

40 species

+150% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Northeast Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lansbrook Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ten Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Del City

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Choctaw

Importance: 0.33

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Midwest City

+150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common40 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common34 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common27 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Common22 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common22 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common21 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common20 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Common20 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common20 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional17 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare15 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare15 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare15 obs.

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