Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge

Ecosystem Overview

The Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Canadian County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Canadian County, Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Canadian County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Canadian County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common6.17 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.07 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common2.2 obs.

Larus fuscus

Black-Backed Gull

Common2.13 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Red-Shouldered Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare2 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Rare2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Canadian County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Yukon

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

El Reno

Importance: 0.80

77 species

0% vs. current

Canadian County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Mustang

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Sundance Airpark

in Yukon

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+157% vs. current

Yukon

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+166% vs. current

Mustang

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+267% vs. current

Clarence E Page Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% 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 Canadian County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Canadian County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Yukon

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-3% vs. current

El Reno

Importance: 0.80

77 species

0% vs. current

Canadian County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+1% vs. current

Mustang

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-1% vs. current

Sundance Airpark

in Yukon

Importance: 0.60

30 species

+157% vs. current

Yukon

Importance: 0.60

29 species

+166% vs. current

Mustang

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+267% vs. current

Clarence E Page Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1825% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common6.17 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf Nightshade

Very Common3.07 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Common2.2 obs.

Larus fuscus

Black-Backed Gull

Common2.13 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Red-Shouldered Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dwarf Yellow

Occasional2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Rare2 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Rare2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Rare2 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Canadian County

+1% species diversity