Midwest City

Ecosystem Overview

The Midwest City ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oklahoma County nearby has 60% more documented species, Midwest City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Oklahoma County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma County

-60% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

roadside thistle

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus hadriani

Sand Stinkhorn

Rare1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+167%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Northeast Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Lansbrook Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Ten Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Del City

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+400% vs. current

Choctaw

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+900% 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 County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+167%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-60% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Northeast Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1233% vs. current

Lansbrook Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1900% vs. current

Ten Acre Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3900% vs. current

Del City

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+400% vs. current

Choctaw

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma County

-60% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common8 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Cirsium altissimum

roadside thistle

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Echinargus isola

Reakirt'S Blue

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus hadriani

Sand Stinkhorn

Rare1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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