Tulsa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tulsa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulsa 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 Metcalf Pond, Tulsa County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Tulsa 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. Metcalf Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common7 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common7 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common7 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common6 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare5 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare5 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tulsa County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Yahola

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Tulsa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tulsa County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Yahola

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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. Metcalf Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ligustrum quihoui

Waxyleaf privet

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common7 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common7 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common7 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common6 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional6 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare5 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Rare5 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare5 obs.

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