Watonga

Ecosystem Overview

The Watonga ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blaine County nearby has 29% more documented species, Watonga offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Blaine 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Blaine County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Very Common2.5 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Very Common1.99 obs.

Dalea aurea

Very Common1.95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.54 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.14 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Common1.09 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common1.07 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Red-Shouldered Bug

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional1 obs.

Psilostrophe villosa

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Rare1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+175%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-29% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Greenfield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Longdale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park Golf Course

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+104% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+104% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Longdale Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+400% 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 Blaine County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Mentzelia oligosperma

Very Common2.5 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Very Common1.99 obs.

Dalea aurea

Very Common1.95 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common1.54 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common1.14 obs.

Euphorbia missurica

Common1.09 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo Gourd

Common1.07 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common1 obs.

Sapindus drummondii

Common1 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Red-Shouldered Bug

Common1 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common1 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhoe involucrata

Winecup

Occasional1 obs.

Psilostrophe villosa

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Rare1 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Rare1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+175%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Blaine County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Blaine County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-29% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Greenfield

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Longdale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park Golf Course

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+104% vs. current

Roman Nose State Park

in Watonga

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+104% vs. current

Watonga

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+5400% vs. current

Longdale Recreation Area

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+400% 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Blaine County

-29% species diversity