North Little Rock

Ecosystem Overview

The North Little Rock ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, 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. While Pulaski County nearby has 75% more documented species, North Little Rock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare1 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+733% vs. current

Murray Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Sherwood

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+733% vs. current

Murray Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Plectrodera scalator

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Medicago arabica

spotted medick

Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Occasional1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Rare1 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Rare1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Rare1 obs.

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