Pocola

Ecosystem Overview

The Pocola ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Le Flore County nearby has 88% more documented species, Pocola offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Le Flore 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Le Flore County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Podabrus rugosulus

Common1 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Le Flore County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Le Flore County

Importance: 0.38

92 species

-88% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Fort Coffee

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+267% 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 Le Flore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Le Flore County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Le Flore County

Importance: 0.38

92 species

-88% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Fort Coffee

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+267% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Le Flore County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Podabrus rugosulus

Common1 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Common1 obs.

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