Fort Smith Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Smith ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 24% more documented species, Fort Smith offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Cenchrus spinifex

Spiny Bur Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Xysticus funestus

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Cenchrus spinifex

Spiny Bur Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Xysticus funestus

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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