Buffalo
Ecosystem Overview
The Buffalo ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in harper county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harper County nearby has 63% more documented species, Buffalo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 harper county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Pholisora catullus
Common Sootywing
Tyrannus verticalis
Western Kingbird
Epicauta immaculata
Polyphylla hammondi
Madarellus undulatus
Polistes apachus
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Eupeodes volucris
Hoplitimyia constans
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Achyra rantalis
Garden Webworm Moth
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Lerodea eufala
Rice Leaffolder
Anasa tristis
Squash Bug
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Harper County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Buffalowithin Harper County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.