Coon Creek Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Coon Creek Lake ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Latimer County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Latimer County nearby has 62% more documented species, Coon Creek Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 100 Latimer County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Latimer County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common1 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.63 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.49 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common0.44 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common0.32 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Common0.2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.19 obs.

Penstemon tubaeflorus

White Wand Beardtongue

Occasional0.19 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional0.19 obs.

Stenocorus cylindricollis

Occasional0.18 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Occasional0.18 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Occasional0.17 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Occasional0.17 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Rare0.17 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Rare0.16 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Latimer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Latimer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-62% vs. current

Yourman Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Robbers Cave Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-64% vs. current

Robbers Cave State Park

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-53% vs. current

Wilburton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+367% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+460% vs. current

Wilburton

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+833% vs. current

Ccc Camp

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+4% 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 Latimer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Latimer County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Latimer County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-62% vs. current

Yourman Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Robbers Cave Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-64% vs. current

Robbers Cave State Park

Importance: 0.70

59 species

-53% vs. current

Wilburton

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+367% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+460% vs. current

Wilburton

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+833% vs. current

Ccc Camp

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Very Common1 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Very Common0.99 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.73 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.72 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.63 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.49 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common0.44 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Common0.32 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common0.2 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe Topminnow

Common0.2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.19 obs.

Penstemon tubaeflorus

White Wand Beardtongue

Occasional0.19 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional0.19 obs.

Stenocorus cylindricollis

Occasional0.18 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Occasional0.18 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Occasional0.17 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Occasional0.17 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Rare0.17 obs.

Aphonopelma hentzi

Rare0.16 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.15 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 100 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Latimer County

-62% species diversity