Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Bay ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Craighead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Craighead County nearby has 89% more documented species, Bay 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Craighead County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.53 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Very Common0.12 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Assassin Bug

Very Common0.05 obs.

Brachinus adustipennis

Common0.05 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.04 obs.

Onthophagus hecate

Scooped Scarab

Common0.04 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Craighead County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-89% vs. current

Caraway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Brookland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-87% vs. current

Black Oak

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-55% 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

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Craighead County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-89% vs. current

Caraway

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Brookland

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-87% vs. current

Black Oak

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-55% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Craighead County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Very Common0.53 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Very Common0.12 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Assassin Bug

Very Common0.05 obs.

Brachinus adustipennis

Common0.05 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common0.04 obs.

Onthophagus hecate

Scooped Scarab

Common0.04 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Common0.02 obs.

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