Sequoyah State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Sequoyah State Park ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County nearby has 61% more documented species, Sequoyah State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Cherokee County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.34 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common1.69 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common1 obs.

Tragia betonicifolia

Common1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Common1 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Fleischmannia incarnata

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllanthus caroliniensis

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Rare1 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Rare1 obs.

Collinsia violacea

Violet Collinsia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-61% vs. current

Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

Tahlequah

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+867% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+263% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+190% vs. current

Cherokee Springs Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+222% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Cherokee County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-61% vs. current

Tahlequah Ꮣꮅꮖ

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Cherokee State Game Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

Tahlequah

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Hulbert

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+867% vs. current

Tahlequah Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+263% vs. current

Woodall

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+190% vs. current

Cherokee Springs Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+222% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.34 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

Eyebane

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common1.69 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood Pewee

Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common1 obs.

Tragia betonicifolia

Common1 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Common1 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Common1 obs.

Commelina erecta

Waterweed

Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Fleischmannia incarnata

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Hairy Cliffbrake

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllanthus caroliniensis

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Rare1 obs.

Galium circaezans

Wild Licorice

Rare1 obs.

Collinsia violacea

Violet Collinsia

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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Cherokee County

-61% species diversity