Altus

Ecosystem Overview

The Altus ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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. While Jackson County nearby has 4% more documented species, Altus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common4.2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common3.99 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common2.99 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2.41 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Ashy Gray Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

Lesser Golden Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Snipe

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+3% vs. current

Friendship

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+300% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Eldorado

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% 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

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Altus Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+3% vs. current

Friendship

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+300% vs. current

Blair

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Martha

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Eldorado

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Olustee

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Mimosa quadrivalvis

Very Common4.2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Ae'O

Very Common3.99 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Gartersnake

Very Common2.99 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common2.41 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Bobwhite

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Kinosternon flavescens

Yellow Mud Turtle

Common2 obs.

Euphoria kernii

Common2 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Ashy Gray Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Holbrookia maculata

Lesser Earless Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

Lesser Golden Plover

Occasional1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Falco columbarius

Merlin

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Snipe

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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-4% species diversity