Hot Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Garland County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Garland County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Garland County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Very Common13 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common7 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common6 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common6 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common5 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional5 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Occasional4 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Rare4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garland County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Garland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 Garland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garland County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Garland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Garland County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Very Common13 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Very Common7 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Common6 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common6 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common5 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional5 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Occasional4 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Rare4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Rare4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare4 obs.

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