Hope

Ecosystem Overview

The Hope ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hempstead County nearby has 63% more documented species, Hope offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Hempstead County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxorhynchites rutilus

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Ptilimnium nuttallii

midwestern bishop's-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Trepocarpus aethusae

Occasional1 obs.

Croton michauxii

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Rare1 obs.

Plantago aristata

Largebracted plantain

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.38

81 species

-63% 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 Hempstead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.38

81 species

-63% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Toxorhynchites rutilus

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common1 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Ptilimnium nuttallii

midwestern bishop's-weed

Occasional1 obs.

Trepocarpus aethusae

Occasional1 obs.

Croton michauxii

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus hirsutus

Bristly Sunflower

Rare1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moist-Bank Pimpernel

Rare1 obs.

Plantago aristata

Largebracted plantain

Rare1 obs.

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