Quanah Parker Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Quanah Parker Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in comanche county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lawton nearby has 44% more documented species, Quanah Parker Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 comanche county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Celithemis elisa
Calico Pennant
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Tropidosteptes cardinalis
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Crotaphytus collaris
Collared Lizard
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Enallagma traviatum
Slender Bluet
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Danaus gilippus
Queen
Butorides virescens
green heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Comanche County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Quanah Parker Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Quanah Parker Lakewithin Comanche County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.