McGehee

Ecosystem Overview

The McGehee ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Desha County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Desha County nearby has 81% more documented species, McGehee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Desha County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Desha County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Very Common1 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common0.41 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.28 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Bighead Carp

Common0.17 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common0.1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.08 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common0.07 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.07 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Watersnake

Common0.06 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional0.03 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Desha County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Desha County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Arkansas City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Reed

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

McGehee

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+400% vs. current

Beulah Island Landing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Red Fork

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% 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 Desha County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Very Common1 obs.

Cucumis melo

Cantaloupe

Very Common0.45 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common0.41 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.28 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Bighead Carp

Common0.17 obs.

Mikania scandens

Louse-Plaster

Common0.1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.08 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common0.07 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Common0.07 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Watersnake

Common0.06 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional0.03 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Desha County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Desha County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Arkansas City

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+275% vs. current

Reed

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

McGehee

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+650% vs. current

White River

Importance: 0.50

3 species

+400% vs. current

Beulah Island Landing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% vs. current

Red Fork

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+650% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Desha County

-81% species diversity