Lawton
Ecosystem Overview
The Lawton ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in comanche county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Comanche County nearby has 68% more documented species, Lawton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 comanche county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Cynomys ludovicianus
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Hemidactylus turcicus
Mediterranean gecko
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Palpada vinetorum
Corydalus cornutus
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Solanum elaeagnifolium
Silverleaf nightshade
Polanisia dodecandra
Common Clammyweed
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Vinca major
Bigleaf periwinkle
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Comanche County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lawton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lawtonwithin Comanche County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.