Lake City

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake City ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Craighead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Craighead County nearby has 10% more documented species, Lake City 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Craighead County

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common5.97 obs.

Rorippa teres

Southern Marsh Yellowcress

Very Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Very Common4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common3.97 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Very Common3.95 obs.

Rorippa sessiliflora

Common3.94 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common3 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Common2.97 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common2.94 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Panicled Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Occasional2 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

Threehorn Wartyback

Occasional2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional2 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash Pigtoe

Occasional2 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Rare1.99 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Rare1.97 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley Redstem

Rare1.94 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Craighead County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-10% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Caraway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Brookland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-9% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Black Oak

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+260% vs. current

Bay

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+700% 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

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Craighead County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-10% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Caraway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Brookland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-9% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Black Oak

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+260% vs. current

Bay

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Lampsilis teres

Yellow Sandshell

Very Common5.97 obs.

Rorippa teres

Southern Marsh Yellowcress

Very Common4 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Fragile Papershell

Very Common4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common3.97 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

Sweating-Weed

Very Common3.95 obs.

Rorippa sessiliflora

Common3.94 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common3 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

Stranger

Common2.97 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False Daisy

Common2.94 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Potamilus purpuratus

Bleufer

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Panicled Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Occasional2 obs.

Obliquaria reflexa

Threehorn Wartyback

Occasional2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Occasional2 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash Pigtoe

Occasional2 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Rare1.99 obs.

Persicaria lapathifolia

Pale Smartweed

Rare1.97 obs.

Ammannia coccinea

Valley Redstem

Rare1.94 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Craighead County

-10% species diversity