Alva Arena Authority

Ecosystem Overview

The Alva Arena Authority ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Woods County, Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Woods County nearby has 81% more documented species, Alva Arena Authority offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Woods County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Woods County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.51 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common0.5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.38 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Very Common0.27 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.15 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.13 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common0.12 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.12 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.08 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.08 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional0.05 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-80% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-64% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

Alva Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% 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 Woods County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Woods County County, Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Woods County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Sandhills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

70 species

-80% vs. current

Cimarron Hills Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-64% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.70

25 species

-44% vs. current

Waynoka

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Freedom

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Alva

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

Alva Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.51 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common0.5 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.38 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Very Common0.27 obs.

Euphorbia marginata

Ghostweed

Very Common0.17 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.15 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

Starling

Common0.13 obs.

Calosoma marginale

Common0.12 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia Opossum

Common0.12 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.08 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.08 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.06 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Occasional0.05 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Occasional0.05 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Woods County

-81% species diversity