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Kay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kay County ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in kay county, oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newkirk, Kay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 kay county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

25
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
24
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common7 species
Occasional8 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 2 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Newkirk
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.
Pagara simplex

Pagara simplex

Very Common1 obs.
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.
Acris blanchardi

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common1 obs.
Tropidoclonion lineatum

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Lined Snake

Common1 obs.
Pantherophis obsoletus

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.
Crotaphytus collaris

Crotaphytus collaris

Collared Lizard

Occasional1 obs.
Corvus ossifragus

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Occasional1 obs.
Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.
Torilis arvensis

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional1 obs.
Coreopsis tinctoria

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Occasional1 obs.
Asclepias viridis

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Occasional1 obs.
Vanessa virginiensis

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Rare1 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare1 obs.
Colias eurytheme

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

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