Payne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Payne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Payne 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 Fourteen Mile Creek Site 2 Reservoir, Payne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Payne County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fourteen Mile Creek Site 2 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common36 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common35 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common33 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common31 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common25 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common22 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common21 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common20 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common19 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common18 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional18 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional17 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional16 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional16 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare15 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Payne County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Sanborn Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Theta Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stillwater Creek Site 28 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Payne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Payne County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Sanborn Lake

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Theta Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stillwater Creek Site 28 Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Fourteen Mile Creek Site 2 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common36 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common35 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common33 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common31 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common25 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common22 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common21 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common20 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common19 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common18 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional18 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional17 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional16 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional16 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Rare15 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare15 obs.

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