Helena-west Helena

Ecosystem Overview

The Helena-west Helena ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Phillips County nearby has 3% more documented species, Helena-west Helena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Phillips County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common6 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common5.44 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common5.23 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common3.16 obs.

Oebalus pugnax

Rice Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common3 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2.95 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional2.1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

Marsh Frogfruit

Occasional2.04 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-3% vs. current

Lake View

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Lexa

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+150% vs. current

Marvell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Helena-west Helena

Importance: 0.60

71 species

+6% vs. current

Maple Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

71 species

+6% vs. current

Helena Country Club

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+23% vs. current

Old Town

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+47% 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 Phillips County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-3% vs. current

Lake View

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Lexa

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+150% vs. current

Marvell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Helena-west Helena

Importance: 0.60

71 species

+6% vs. current

Maple Hill Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

71 species

+6% vs. current

Helena Country Club

Importance: 0.50

61 species

+23% vs. current

Old Town

Importance: 0.50

51 species

+47% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common6 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Very Common5.44 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common5.23 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common3.16 obs.

Oebalus pugnax

Rice Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Common3 obs.

Pueraria montana

Kudzu

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2.95 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional2.1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

Marsh Frogfruit

Occasional2.04 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-Headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Rare2 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-3% species diversity