Pottawatomie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pottawatomie County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shawnee, Pottawatomie County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pottawatomie County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawnee

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common2 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Tecumseh

Importance: 0.34

22 species

+223% 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 Pottawatomie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pottawatomie County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Tecumseh

Importance: 0.34

22 species

+223% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawnee

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common3 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Oenothera laciniata

Cutleaf Eveningprimrose

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common2 obs.

Castilleja indivisa

Texas paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Trachymyrmex septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

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