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Medicine Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Medicine Park ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in comanche 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 Lawton nearby has 66% more documented species, Medicine Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 17 comanche county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 17 locations
76th percentile for diversity
vs. Lawton
-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Erodium cicutarium

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.
Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.
Aphonopelma hentzi

Aphonopelma hentzi

Very Common1 obs.
Ixodes scapularis

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Very Common1 obs.
Lepisosteus oculatus

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Very Common1 obs.
Lamium amplexicaule

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.
Houstonia pusilla

Houstonia pusilla

Common1 obs.
Capsella bursa-pastoris

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common1 obs.
Sturnella neglecta

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.
Falco columbarius

Falco columbarius

merlin

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Medicine Parkwithin Comanche County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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