Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Chickasaw National Recreation Area ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Murray County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Murray County nearby has 3% more documented species, Chickasaw National Recreation Area 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Murray County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common10 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Very Common9.73 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common7.94 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common7 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common6.59 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Common6 obs.

Paronychia virginica

Common5.31 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common4.18 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common4 obs.

Argia funebris

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional3.96 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional3.85 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare3.64 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Rare3.46 obs.

Melanoplus ponderosus

Rare3.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Murray County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-3% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Davis

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Dougherty

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+582% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-6% vs. current

Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center

in Davis

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-6% vs. current

Turner Falls Park

Importance: 0.60

78 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 Murray County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Murray County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Murray County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-3% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Davis

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-1% vs. current

Dougherty

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+582% vs. current

Hickory

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-6% vs. current

Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center

in Davis

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-6% vs. current

Turner Falls Park

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common10 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Very Common9.73 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common7.94 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common7 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Very Common6.59 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Common6 obs.

Paronychia virginica

Common5.31 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Salvia azurea

Common4.18 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common4 obs.

Argia funebris

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias asperula

Immortal

Occasional3.96 obs.

Arilus cristatus

North American Wheel Bug

Occasional3.85 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare3.64 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Rare3.46 obs.

Melanoplus ponderosus

Rare3.28 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Murray County

-3% species diversity