Helena-west Helena

Ecosystem Overview

The Helena-west Helena ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Phillips County nearby has 39% more documented species, Helena-west Helena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Phillips 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Very Common4 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common3 obs.

Oebalus pugnax

Rice Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common3 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted hedgeparsley

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-39% 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

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Phillips County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-39% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Phillips County

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Very Common4 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common3 obs.

Oebalus pugnax

Rice Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common3 obs.

Torilis nodosa

Knotted hedgeparsley

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading hedgeparsley

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional2 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Golden Coreopsis

Rare2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

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