Wheatley

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheatley ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County nearby has 81% more documented species, Wheatley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 75 St. Francis County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 75 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francis County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Channa argus

Northern Snakehead

Very Common0.51 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.02 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common0.02 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.02 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common0.02 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.02 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.02 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common0.02 obs.

Timandra amaturaria

Common0.02 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Common0.02 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.02 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Francis County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Francis County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-81% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-53% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-48% vs. current

Widener

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+114% vs. current

Palestine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Colt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-52% 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 St. Francis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Francis County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Francis County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-81% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-81% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-53% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.70

29 species

-48% vs. current

Widener

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+114% vs. current

Palestine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Colt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-52% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 75 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francis County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Channa argus

Northern Snakehead

Very Common0.51 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.02 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common0.02 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.02 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common0.02 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.02 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.02 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Common0.02 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common0.02 obs.

Timandra amaturaria

Common0.02 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Common0.02 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional0.02 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Occasional0.02 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.02 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Occasional0.02 obs.

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