Lawton

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawton ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Comanche 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 Comanche County nearby has 68% more documented species, Lawton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Comanche County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Rare1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-68% vs. current

Quanah Parker Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+78% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+300% vs. current

French Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+357% vs. current

Burford Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Lake Elmer Thomas

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

West Cache Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Lake Jed Johnson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% 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 Comanche County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Comanche County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Comanche County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-68% vs. current

Quanah Parker Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+78% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+300% vs. current

French Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+357% vs. current

Burford Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Lake Elmer Thomas

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

West Cache Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% vs. current

Lake Jed Johnson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+700% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Comanche County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cynomys ludovicianus

Black-tailed Prairie Dog

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Palpada vinetorum

Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Ictinia mississippiensis

Mississippi Kite

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Polanisia dodecandra

Common Clammyweed

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Rare1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare1 obs.

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