Alva

Ecosystem Overview

The Alva ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Woods County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woods County nearby has 67% more documented species, Alva offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Woods County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Woods County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Common1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.99 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Rare0.07 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Rare0.04 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-67% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-64% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-36% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+213% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+79% vs. current

Alva Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+92% vs. current

Alva Arena Authority

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+79% 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 Woods County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Very Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Common1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional0.99 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional0.11 obs.

Anaxyrus cognatus

Great Plains Toad

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Rare0.07 obs.

Argemone polyanthemos

Plains Prickly-Poppy

Rare0.04 obs.

Schinia gaurae

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-67% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-64% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-36% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+213% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

+79% vs. current

Alva Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+92% vs. current

Alva Arena Authority

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+79% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Woods County

-67% species diversity