Mammoth Spring

Ecosystem Overview

The Mammoth Spring ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fulton County nearby has 47% more documented species, Mammoth Spring offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 93 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 93 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common4.23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common2.42 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common2.09 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Watercress

Very Common1.32 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common1.27 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1.21 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.7 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.7 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.69 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.69 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Occasional0.6 obs.

Rorippa palustris

Marshcress

Occasional0.6 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional0.6 obs.

Arenaria lanuginosa

Spread Sandwort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional0.6 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Rare0.58 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Rare0.56 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare0.56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-47% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-3% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+280% vs. current

Viola

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+322% vs. current

Mammoth Spring State Park

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-3% vs. current

Kittle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+245% vs. current

Agnos

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+280% 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 Fulton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-47% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-3% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+280% vs. current

Viola

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+322% vs. current

Mammoth Spring State Park

Importance: 0.50

39 species

-3% vs. current

Kittle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+245% vs. current

Agnos

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+280% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common4.23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common2.42 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common2.09 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Watercress

Very Common1.32 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common1.27 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1.21 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1.09 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.7 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common0.7 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.69 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.69 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Occasional0.6 obs.

Rorippa palustris

Marshcress

Occasional0.6 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional0.6 obs.

Arenaria lanuginosa

Spread Sandwort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional0.6 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional0.6 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Rare0.58 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Rare0.56 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare0.56 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 93 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

-47% species diversity