McGee Creek State Park Natural Scenic Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The McGee Creek State Park Natural Scenic Recreation Area ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Atoka County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Atoka County nearby has 7% more documented species, McGee Creek State Park Natural Scenic Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 100 Atoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Atoka County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Very Common3.11 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common3.08 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.91 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common2.29 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common2.12 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Lady'S Tresses

Common2 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.94 obs.

Yucca arkansana

Arkansas Yucca

Common1.89 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common1.85 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

Evening Rain-Lily

Common1.83 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional1.83 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional1.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional1.3 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Red Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atoka County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Atoka County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-7% vs. current

Atoka Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Stringtown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Stringtown Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-9% vs. current

McGee Creek State Park

Importance: 0.70

69 species

0% vs. current

Tushka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+763% 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 Atoka County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atoka County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Atoka County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-7% vs. current

Atoka Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Stringtown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Atoka

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-14% vs. current

Stringtown Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-9% vs. current

McGee Creek State Park

Importance: 0.70

69 species

0% vs. current

Tushka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+763% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Very Common3.11 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common3.08 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.91 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common2.29 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common2.12 obs.

Spiranthes tuberosa

Little Lady'S Tresses

Common2 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.94 obs.

Yucca arkansana

Arkansas Yucca

Common1.89 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common1.85 obs.

Zephyranthes chlorosolen

Evening Rain-Lily

Common1.83 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional1.83 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional1.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional1.3 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Red Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum drummondii

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare1 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare1 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Atoka County

-7% species diversity