Swifton

Ecosystem Overview

The Swifton ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jackson County nearby has 25% more documented species, Swifton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 84 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 84 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.33 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.33 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Very Common0.26 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common0.25 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.25 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Common0.25 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common0.17 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Common0.17 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common0.17 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Common0.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ventridens ligera

Occasional0.17 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.17 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.16 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Occasional0.16 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Occasional0.16 obs.

Desmodium viridiflorum

Rare0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.16 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-25% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-31% vs. current

Diaz

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-30% vs. current

Campbell Station

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+244% vs. current

Jacksonport

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Tuckerman

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Grubbs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Weldon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5400% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jackson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-25% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-31% vs. current

Diaz

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-30% vs. current

Campbell Station

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+244% vs. current

Jacksonport

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Tuckerman

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+588% vs. current

Grubbs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Weldon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.33 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.33 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill

Very Common0.26 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Very Common0.25 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.25 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Common0.25 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common0.17 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Wild Lettuce

Common0.17 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common0.17 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Common0.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Ventridens ligera

Occasional0.17 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.17 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.16 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Occasional0.16 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Occasional0.16 obs.

Desmodium viridiflorum

Rare0.16 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare0.16 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.09 obs.

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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 84 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 84 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Jackson County

-25% species diversity