Purcell

Ecosystem Overview

The Purcell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 282 Oklahoma natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 282 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Broken Arrow

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+335% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% 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.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Broken Arrow

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+335% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 282 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common13 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Rare3 obs.

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