Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ

Ecosystem Overview

The Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cherokee County, Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Cherokee County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.2 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common2.05 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.67 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.39 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common1.14 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1.04 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.99 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.79 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.74 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Rare0.59 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Rare0.55 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Rare0.54 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+182%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Sequoyah State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+172% vs. current

Tahlequah

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+888% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+690% vs. current

Anthis-brennan Sports Complex

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+182%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Sequoyah State Park

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+172% vs. current

Tahlequah

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+888% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+690% vs. current

Anthis-brennan Sports Complex

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+778% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.2 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Very Common2.05 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1.67 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.39 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common1.14 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common1.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1.04 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.99 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.79 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.74 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Rare0.59 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Rare0.55 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Rare0.54 obs.

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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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

+7% species diversity