Walnut Ridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Walnut Ridge ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Lawrence 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

+4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common2.16 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.13 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.31 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Very Common1.31 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Common1.24 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common1.07 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1.05 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Myzinum quinquecinctum

Five-Banded Thynnid Wasp

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Occasional0.98 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.97 obs.

Antaeotricha leucillana

Pale Gray Bird-Dropping Moth

Occasional0.96 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional0.95 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.93 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare0.92 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare0.92 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+93%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+4% vs. current

Hoxie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Alicia

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+49% vs. current

Black Rock

Importance: 0.70

49 species

+61% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+103% vs. current

Ravenden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+427% vs. current

Imboden

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+558% vs. current

Portia

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% 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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+93%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+4% vs. current

Hoxie

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Alicia

Importance: 0.70

53 species

+49% vs. current

Black Rock

Importance: 0.70

49 species

+61% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+103% vs. current

Ravenden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+427% vs. current

Imboden

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+558% vs. current

Portia

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% 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

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common2.16 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.13 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.31 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Very Common1.31 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Common1.24 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common1.07 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1.05 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Myzinum quinquecinctum

Five-Banded Thynnid Wasp

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.99 obs.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Occasional0.98 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.97 obs.

Antaeotricha leucillana

Pale Gray Bird-Dropping Moth

Occasional0.96 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional0.95 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Rare0.93 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare0.92 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Rare0.92 obs.

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