Little Rock

Ecosystem Overview

The Little Rock ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 179 Arkansas natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 179 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Arkansas

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common3 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma texanum

Smallmouth Salamander

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf geranium

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arkansas

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+203% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 Arkansas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arkansas

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+203% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 179 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Arkansas

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Very Common4 obs.

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Speckled Kingsnake

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common3 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common3 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common3 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma texanum

Smallmouth Salamander

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Trimerotropis saxatilis

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional2 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf geranium

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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