Broken Arrow

Ecosystem Overview

The Broken Arrow ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oklahoma nearby has 77% more documented species, Broken Arrow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #96 for species diversity among 282 Oklahoma natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 282 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Very Common1 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Euborellia annulipes

Ringlegged earwig

Very Common1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Velarifictorus micado

Japanese burrowing cricket

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris canariensis

Annual canarygrass

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Megatibicen resh

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-77% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-77% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

-28% vs. current

Edmond

Importance: 0.43

87 species

-74% 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

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-77% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-77% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

-28% vs. current

Edmond

Importance: 0.43

87 species

-74% 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 282 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Very Common1 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Euborellia annulipes

Ringlegged earwig

Very Common1 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Velarifictorus micado

Japanese burrowing cricket

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Xylophanes tersa

Tersa Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Loxosceles reclusa

Occasional1 obs.

Phalaris canariensis

Annual canarygrass

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia peploides

Water primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Megatibicen resh

Rare1 obs.

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