Huntsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Huntsville ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Madison County, Huntsville hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.74 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Very Common1.96 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common1.72 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1.43 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common1.38 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.21 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common1 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.84 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.81 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Occasional0.77 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Occasional0.73 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ranunculus hispidus

Rough Buttercup

Occasional0.71 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.7 obs.

Camponotus americanus

American Carpenter Ant

Occasional0.69 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Rare0.68 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.68 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Rare0.68 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+216%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Madison County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Hindsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Forum

Importance: 0.50

39 species

+103% vs. current

Withrow Springs State Park

in Huntsville

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+114% vs. current

West Liberty

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+427% vs. current

Venus

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+558% vs. current

Red Star

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+618% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+216%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Madison County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Hindsville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Huntsville

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+1480% vs. current

Forum

Importance: 0.50

39 species

+103% vs. current

Withrow Springs State Park

in Huntsville

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+114% vs. current

West Liberty

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+427% vs. current

Venus

Importance: 0.50

12 species

+558% vs. current

Red Star

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+618% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.74 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Very Common1.96 obs.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common1.72 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common1.43 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common1.38 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.32 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.21 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Common1 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.84 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.81 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Occasional0.77 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Occasional0.73 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ranunculus hispidus

Rough Buttercup

Occasional0.71 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.7 obs.

Camponotus americanus

American Carpenter Ant

Occasional0.69 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Rare0.68 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Rare0.68 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Rare0.68 obs.

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