Butler

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Custer 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 Custer County nearby has 39% more documented species, Butler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Custer County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Custer County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1.74 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Very Common1.07 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Very Common0.96 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Very Common0.82 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common0.8 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common0.79 obs.

Felis catus

Cat

Common0.79 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.62 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common0.59 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common0.59 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional0.58 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional0.53 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.53 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.53 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.53 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.53 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard'S Grasshopper

Rare0.51 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Rare0.51 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Rare0.5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Custer County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-39% vs. current

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-40% vs. current

Foss State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-39% vs. current

Weatherford

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+50% vs. current

Custer City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2300% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Arapaho

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Prairie West Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% 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

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Custer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Custer County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-39% vs. current

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-40% vs. current

Foss State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-39% vs. current

Weatherford

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+50% vs. current

Custer City

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2300% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Arapaho

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Prairie West Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+860% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1.74 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-Billed Grebe

Very Common1.07 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

Koi

Very Common0.96 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Very Common0.82 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common0.8 obs.

Centruroides vittatus

Common0.79 obs.

Felis catus

Cat

Common0.79 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.62 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common0.59 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Common0.59 obs.

Chlosyne lacinia

Bordered Patch

Occasional0.58 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional0.53 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.53 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional0.53 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.53 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.53 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard'S Grasshopper

Rare0.51 obs.

Chlorochroa ligata

Rare0.51 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Rare0.5 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 Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Custer County

-39% species diversity