Altus

Ecosystem Overview

The Altus ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jackson County nearby has 34% more documented species, Altus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Very Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Sassacus papenhoei

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus austinensis

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.37

64 species

-34% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+4100% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.37

64 species

-34% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+4100% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Very Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Common1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus woodhousii

Woodhouse'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Sassacus papenhoei

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus austinensis

jumping spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma mavortium

Barred Tiger Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Xanthogaleruca luteola

Rare1 obs.

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