Fayetteville

Ecosystem Overview

The Fayetteville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common20 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common18 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common16 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common12 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common12 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common11 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common9 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional9 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional9 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional8 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare7 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare7 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Bob Kidd Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Johnson

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lakeside Village Apartments

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

36 species

+178% vs. current

Lake Wilson

Importance: 0.20

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Sequoyah

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Fayetteville

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Bob Kidd Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Johnson

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lakeside Village Apartments

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

36 species

+178% vs. current

Lake Wilson

Importance: 0.20

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Sequoyah

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Fayetteville

in Fayetteville

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common20 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common18 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common16 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common14 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Very Common12 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common12 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common11 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common10 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common10 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common9 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional9 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional9 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional8 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare7 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare7 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare7 obs.

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