McDougal

Ecosystem Overview

The McDougal ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 82% more documented species, McDougal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 87 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 87 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 87 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common0.08 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common0.08 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.08 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.08 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common0.08 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.08 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Common0.08 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.08 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.08 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Occasional0.08 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional0.08 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Occasional0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Corning

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Piggott

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-66% vs. current

Greenway

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Datto

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Rector

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Success

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Saint Francis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Corning

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Piggott

Importance: 0.70

41 species

-66% vs. current

Greenway

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Datto

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Rector

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Success

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Saint Francis

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 87 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 87 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Helenium amarum

American Sneezeweed

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common0.08 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common0.08 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.08 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.08 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common0.08 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.08 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Common0.08 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.08 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common0.08 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Occasional0.08 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Occasional0.08 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Occasional0.08 obs.

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