Centerton

Ecosystem Overview

The Centerton ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bentonville nearby has 72% more documented species, Centerton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-72% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-72% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+155% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+367% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+460% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+12% 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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-72% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-72% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+155% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+367% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+460% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+12% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare1 obs.

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