Madison

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Francis County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Francis County nearby has 62% more documented species, Madison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 75 St. Francis County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 75 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francis County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.04 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common0.54 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Very Common0.53 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Very Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Very Common0.52 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common0.35 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common0.24 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common0.24 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common0.14 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.13 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

Toad Bug

Occasional0.13 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-Tipped Dancer

Rare0.13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.13 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

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

-62% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-9% vs. current

Wheatley

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+93% vs. current

Widener

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+314% vs. current

Palestine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+480% vs. current

Colt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-6% 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

-6%

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

-62% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

Caldwell

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-9% vs. current

Wheatley

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+93% vs. current

Widener

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+314% vs. current

Palestine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+480% vs. current

Colt

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Forrest City

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.04 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common0.54 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulfur

Very Common0.53 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Very Common0.53 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Very Common0.52 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Common0.35 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common0.24 obs.

Solidago altissima

Late Goldenrod

Common0.24 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common0.14 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional0.13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.13 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

Toad Bug

Occasional0.13 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-Tipped Dancer

Rare0.13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare0.13 obs.

Orthosoma brunneum

Brown Prionid Beetle

Rare0.13 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 75 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Francis County

-62% species diversity