Eureka Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Eureka Springs ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll 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 Carroll County nearby has 44% more documented species, Eureka Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Carroll 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 Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Erythronium rostratum

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium viridescens

Ozark Green Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium mesochoreum

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

75 species

-44% 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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

75 species

-44% 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 Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Erythronium rostratum

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium viridescens

Ozark Green Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium mesochoreum

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare1 obs.

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