Cave Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Cave Springs ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bentonville nearby has 89% more documented species, Cave Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Very Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common1 obs.

Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Common1 obs.

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Common1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-61% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+83% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+120% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-56% 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

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-61% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+83% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+120% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

-56% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Very Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common1 obs.

Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Common1 obs.

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Amanita elongata

Common1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common1 obs.

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