Buffalo

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Harper County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harper County nearby has 51% more documented species, Buffalo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Harper County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Harper County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Common1 obs.

Colonus puerperus

Jumping Spiders

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional1 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Occasional1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Gray Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harper County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Harper County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Cimarron Bluff Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-49% vs. current

Rosston

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+388% vs. current

Laverne

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.60

39 species

0% vs. current

Laverne

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Buffalo Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Rosston

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+388% 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 Harper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harper County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Harper County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-51% vs. current

Cimarron Bluff Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-49% vs. current

Rosston

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+388% vs. current

Laverne

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.60

39 species

0% vs. current

Laverne

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Buffalo Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Rosston

Importance: 0.50

8 species

+388% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Yellow-Striped Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Very Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus clypealis

Common1 obs.

Polyphylla hammondi

Common1 obs.

Colonus puerperus

Jumping Spiders

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Occasional1 obs.

Neotibicen superbus

Occasional1 obs.

Lerodea eufala

Gray Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Madarellus undulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Rare1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare1 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Harper County

-51% species diversity