Piggott

Ecosystem Overview

The Piggott ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 49% more documented species, Piggott offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 87 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 87 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 87 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-49% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common1 obs.

Muscari neglectum

Musk-Hyacinth

Very Common1 obs.

Rumex patientia

Spinach Dock

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common0.4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.23 obs.

Diogmites platypterus

Common0.2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.19 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.14 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Occasional0.1 obs.

Rhynchospora corniculata

Occasional0.09 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional0.08 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Rare0.07 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.07 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-49% vs. current

Corning

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

McDougal

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+193% vs. current

Greenway

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+720% vs. current

Datto

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Rector

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Success

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Saint Francis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-49% vs. current

Corning

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

McDougal

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+193% vs. current

Greenway

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+720% vs. current

Datto

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Rector

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Success

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Saint Francis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common1 obs.

Muscari neglectum

Musk-Hyacinth

Very Common1 obs.

Rumex patientia

Spinach Dock

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common0.4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.23 obs.

Diogmites platypterus

Common0.2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common0.19 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common0.14 obs.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Occasional0.12 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Occasional0.1 obs.

Rhynchospora corniculata

Occasional0.09 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional0.08 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Rare0.07 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare0.07 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Rare0.07 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 87 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 87 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-49% species diversity