Foss Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Foss Reservoir ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in custer 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 Custer County nearby has 75% more documented species, Foss Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 custer county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Chlorochroa ligata
Larinioides cornutus
Lepisosteus osseus
Gar
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Sapindus drummondii
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Foss Reservoirwithin Custer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.