Ripley

Ecosystem Overview

The Ripley ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Payne County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Payne County nearby has 82% more documented species, Ripley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Payne County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Very Common1.31 obs.

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Copperleaf

Very Common0.67 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.66 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.66 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Common0.66 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Common0.66 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Common0.66 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.66 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia hexagona

Occasional0.65 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.65 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Payne County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Payne County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Carl Blackwell

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Cushing

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Perkins / Pékinⁿ Chína^i

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-7% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Yale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

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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 Payne County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Euphorbia dentata

Dentate Spurge

Very Common1.31 obs.

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Copperleaf

Very Common0.67 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.66 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.66 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Common0.66 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Common0.66 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Common0.66 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.66 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common0.66 obs.

Euphorbia hexagona

Occasional0.65 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.65 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Occasional0.65 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Payne County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Payne County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Lake Carl Blackwell

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Cushing

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-82% vs. current

Perkins / Pékinⁿ Chína^i

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-7% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Yale

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Payne County

-82% species diversity