McAlester

Ecosystem Overview

The McAlester ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburg County nearby has 34% more documented species, McAlester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Pittsburg 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 Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburg County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common2.26 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1.85 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common1.71 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common1.23 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1.05 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common1.04 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.99 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.82 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional0.82 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.81 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare0.77 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.74 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pittsburg County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburg County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-34% vs. current

Longtown

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-31% vs. current

Krebs

Importance: 0.70

48 species

0% vs. current

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+4% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+200% vs. current

Crowder

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+380% vs. current

Alderson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+586% vs. current

Savanna

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+586% 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 Pittsburg County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common2.26 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1.85 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common1.71 obs.

Asclepias viridis

Antelope-Horns

Very Common1.23 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1.05 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common1.04 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.99 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.82 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Occasional0.82 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Rare0.81 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Rare0.77 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.74 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pittsburg County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburg County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-34% vs. current

Longtown

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-31% vs. current

Krebs

Importance: 0.70

48 species

0% vs. current

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

Importance: 0.70

46 species

+4% vs. current

Canadian

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+200% vs. current

Crowder

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+380% vs. current

Alderson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+586% vs. current

Savanna

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+586% 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 Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburg County

-34% species diversity