Gloss Mountain State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Gloss Mountain State Park ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Major County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Major County nearby has 41% more documented species, Gloss Mountain State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Major County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Major County

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Circotettix rabula

Wrangler Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Very Common3 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Nama stevensii

Very Common2.99 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard'S Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Common2 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Common1.99 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common1.99 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

Slender Milk-Vetch

Occasional1.99 obs.

Dalea enneandra

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional1 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Major County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-41% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-41% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+422% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+571% vs. current

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Crystal Lakes

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+370% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+422% vs. current

Cheyenne Valley

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+571% 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 Major County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Circotettix rabula

Wrangler Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Megatibicen dorsatus

Very Common3 obs.

Mermiria bivittata

Two-Striped Mermiria Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Nama stevensii

Very Common2.99 obs.

Melanoplus packardii

Packard'S Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Common2 obs.

Castilleja citrina

Common2 obs.

Oenothera glaucifolia

False Gaura

Common2 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Common1.99 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Common1.99 obs.

Astragalus gracilis

Slender Milk-Vetch

Occasional1.99 obs.

Dalea enneandra

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Occasional1 obs.

Mentzelia nuda

Occasional1 obs.

Phacelia integrifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia glyptosperma

Ribseed Sandmat

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Quincula lobata

Purple-Ground-Cherry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Major County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Major County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-41% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-41% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+422% vs. current

Ringwood

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+571% vs. current

Cleo Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2250% vs. current

Crystal Lakes

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+370% vs. current

Ames

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+422% vs. current

Cheyenne Valley

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+571% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Major County

-41% species diversity