Caddo Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Caddo Valley ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 17% more documented species, Caddo Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #77 for species diversity among 100 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 23th 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

#77

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#77 of 100 locations

23th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1.2 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Very Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Red Chanterelle

Common1 obs.

Festuca paradoxa

Cluster Fescue

Common1 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-Faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Rare1 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Rare1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-20% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-20% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+237% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+276% vs. current

Gurdon

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+540% vs. current

Gum Springs

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Whelen Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-17% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-20% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-20% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+237% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+276% vs. current

Gurdon

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+540% vs. current

Gum Springs

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+967% vs. current

Whelen Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1.2 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Very Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Red Chanterelle

Common1 obs.

Festuca paradoxa

Cluster Fescue

Common1 obs.

Cuerna costalis

Lateral-Lined Sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-Tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-Faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Rare1 obs.

Eryngium prostratum

Rare1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#77

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#77 of 100 locations

23th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-17% species diversity