Lake City

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake City ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Craighead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jonesboro nearby has 41% more documented species, Lake City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Craighead County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Jonesboro

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Very Common5 obs.

Rorippa teres

Very Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Rorippa sessiliflora

Occasional2 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

threehorn wartyback

Occasional2 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional2 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus pustulatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Craighead County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-41% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+638% vs. current

Cash

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5800% 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 Craighead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Craighead County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-41% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+638% vs. current

Cash

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5800% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Jonesboro

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Lampsilis teres

yellow sandshell

Very Common5 obs.

Rorippa teres

Very Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

bleufer

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Rorippa sessiliflora

Occasional2 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

threehorn wartyback

Occasional2 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional2 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare1 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus pustulatus

Rare1 obs.

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