Duck Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Duck Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in cleveland county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moore nearby has 55% more documented species, Duck Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 13 cleveland county County natural areas, placing it in the 31th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Sorghum halepense
great millet, johnson grass
Cyperus odoratus
Fragrant Cyperus
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Parthenium hysterophorus
Santa maria feverfew
Persicaria longiseta
creeping smartweed
Helophilus fasciatus
Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly
Acanthocephala terminalis
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cleveland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Duck Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Duck Pondwithin Cleveland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.