Mersman

Ecosystem Overview

The Mersman ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Cross County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cross County nearby has 87% more documented species, Mersman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 62 Cross County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 62 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 62 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Cross County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common0.32 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.32 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.05 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Common0.05 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.05 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Common0.05 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.05 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cross County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cross County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Wynne

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-23% vs. current

Hickory Ridge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Parkin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Wynne

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lawrence Field Gliderport

in Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% vs. current

Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% 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 Cross County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cross County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cross County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Wynne

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-23% vs. current

Hickory Ridge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Parkin

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+900% vs. current

Wynne

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lawrence Field Gliderport

in Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-23% vs. current

Cherry Valley

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Very Common0.32 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

White-Crowned Sparrow

Very Common0.32 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.09 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.05 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.05 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Yellow Oak

Common0.05 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.05 obs.

Bryoandersonia illecebra

Spoon-Leaved Moss

Common0.05 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.05 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common0.05 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 62 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 62 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Cross County

-87% species diversity