John F. Kennedy Park

Ecosystem Overview

The John F. Kennedy Park ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cleburne County, John F. Kennedy Park hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Cleburne County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.26 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common2.21 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common1.04 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1.02 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1 obs.

Rhanidea unicolor

Common1 obs.

Eurycea tynerensis

Oklahoma Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma scrutator

Fiery Searcher Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Goniocloeus bimaculatus

Rare1 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Rare1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+3% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+407% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-4% vs. current

Big Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+192% 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 Cleburne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+3% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

0% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+407% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-4% vs. current

Big Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+192% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common3.26 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common2.21 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Very Common1.04 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common1.02 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

Giant Cane

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1 obs.

Rhanidea unicolor

Common1 obs.

Eurycea tynerensis

Oklahoma Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma scrutator

Fiery Searcher Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Goniocloeus bimaculatus

Rare1 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Rare1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

+3% species diversity