Ozark Folk Center State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Ozark Folk Center State Park ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Stone County, Arkansas, 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 Stone County nearby has 79% more documented species, Ozark Folk Center State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 77 Stone County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 77 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Stone County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.99 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Very Common0.72 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common0.68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.64 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.59 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

Tomato

Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.46 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.38 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.26 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.05 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.05 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stone County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-79% vs. current

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-79% vs. current

Gayler

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-72% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-56% vs. current

Allison

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-41% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Stone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stone County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-79% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-80% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-79% vs. current

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-79% vs. current

Gayler

Importance: 0.50

58 species

-72% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.50

36 species

-56% vs. current

Allison

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-41% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+14% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 77 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Stone County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.99 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.72 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Very Common0.72 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common0.68 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.64 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.59 obs.

Solanum lycopersicum

Tomato

Common0.48 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.46 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.38 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.26 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.08 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional0.05 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.05 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional0.05 obs.

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