Cherokee Village

Ecosystem Overview

The Cherokee Village ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Arkansas nearby has 37% more documented species, Cherokee Village offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 179 Arkansas natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 179 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Arkansas

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Massospora cicadina

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Common1 obs.

Basiaeschna janata

Springtime Darner

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Nerice bidentata

Double-Toothed Prominent Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Stratiomys meigenii

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arkansas

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-37% vs. current

Little Rock

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-37% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+91% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-37% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+950% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-37% 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 Arkansas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Arkansas

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-37% vs. current

Little Rock

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-37% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-37% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+91% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-37% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-37% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+950% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-37% 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 179 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Arkansas

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Massospora cicadina

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Lepomis megalotis

Longear Sunfish

Common2 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erpetogomphus designatus

Eastern Ringtail

Common1 obs.

Basiaeschna janata

Springtime Darner

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common1 obs.

Nerice bidentata

Double-Toothed Prominent Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Stratiomys meigenii

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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