Gayler

Ecosystem Overview

The Gayler ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Stone County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stone County nearby has 24% more documented species, Gayler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 77 Stone County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 77 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Stone County

-24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.31 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.27 obs.

Hamamelis vernalis

Ozark Witch-Hazel

Very Common0.16 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common0.16 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Very Common0.15 obs.

Faxonius neglectus

Common0.14 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.12 obs.

Phlox bifida

Sand Phlox

Common0.12 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Common0.11 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.1 obs.

Nabalus altissima

Tall White Lettuce

Occasional0.09 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional0.09 obs.

Acer floridanum

Occasional0.09 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Low Calamint

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rudbeckia missouriensis

Missouri Coneflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Penstemon pallidus

Pale Beardtongue

Rare0.09 obs.

Cambarus hubbsi

Rare0.09 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stone County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-24% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-27% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-24% vs. current

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-24% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+61% vs. current

Allison

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+115% vs. current

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+263% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+314% 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 Stone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stone County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Stone County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-24% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-27% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-24% vs. current

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area

Importance: 0.60

76 species

-24% vs. current

Fifty-six

Importance: 0.50

36 species

+61% vs. current

Allison

Importance: 0.50

27 species

+115% vs. current

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+263% vs. current

Mountain View

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+314% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.31 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.27 obs.

Hamamelis vernalis

Ozark Witch-Hazel

Very Common0.16 obs.

Eurycea lucifuga

Cave Salamander

Very Common0.16 obs.

Blephilia ciliata

Ohio Horsemint

Very Common0.15 obs.

Faxonius neglectus

Common0.14 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.12 obs.

Phlox bifida

Sand Phlox

Common0.12 obs.

Plestiodon laticeps

Broadhead Skink

Common0.11 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.1 obs.

Nabalus altissima

Tall White Lettuce

Occasional0.09 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional0.09 obs.

Acer floridanum

Occasional0.09 obs.

Clinopodium arkansanum

Low Calamint

Occasional0.09 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional0.09 obs.

Rudbeckia missouriensis

Missouri Coneflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Penstemon pallidus

Pale Beardtongue

Rare0.09 obs.

Cambarus hubbsi

Rare0.09 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.08 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 77 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Stone County

-24% species diversity