Weatherford

Ecosystem Overview

The Weatherford ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Custer County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Custer County nearby has 59% more documented species, Weatherford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Custer County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Custer County

-59% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common1.39 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.15 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Common0.95 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common0.9 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.34 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.22 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.2 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.19 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pimephales vigilax

Bullhead Minnow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Percina sciera

Dusky Darter

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Rare0.07 obs.

Gaillardia suavis

Rare0.06 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Custer County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-59% vs. current

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-60% vs. current

Foss State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-59% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-33% vs. current

Custer City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1500% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Arapaho

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Prairie West Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+540% 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 Custer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Custer County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-59% vs. current

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-60% vs. current

Foss State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-59% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-33% vs. current

Custer City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1500% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Arapaho

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Prairie West Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+540% 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 Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Custer County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Very Common1.39 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.15 obs.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden Crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dimidiatum

Torrey'S Nightshade

Common0.95 obs.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Cuman Ragweed

Common0.9 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common0.34 obs.

Oxytropis lambertii

Purple Locoweed

Common0.22 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Common0.2 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Common0.19 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Occasional0.19 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.07 obs.

Pimephales vigilax

Bullhead Minnow

Occasional0.07 obs.

Percina sciera

Dusky Darter

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red Shiner

Rare0.07 obs.

Gaillardia suavis

Rare0.06 obs.

Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed

Rare0.06 obs.

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