Chidester

Ecosystem Overview

The Chidester ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouachita County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouachita County nearby has 47% more documented species, Chidester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 79 Ouachita County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 79 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita County

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Hymenopappus artemisiifolius

Very Common0.54 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas Bull-Nettle

Very Common0.27 obs.

Oenothera linifolia

Very Common0.27 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common0.24 obs.

Baptisia nuttalliana

Common0.23 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.2 obs.

Crataegus uniflora

One-Flower Hawthorn

Common0.2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.2 obs.

Penstemon laxiflorus

Common0.2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Common0.19 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Occasional0.19 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.18 obs.

Texania campestris

Occasional0.18 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.17 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Rare0.15 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.15 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ouachita County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouachita County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-47% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Chidester

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-47% vs. current

Stephens

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

East Camden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Bearden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+583% vs. current

Harrell Field

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4000% 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 Ouachita County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Hymenopappus artemisiifolius

Very Common0.54 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common0.51 obs.

Cnidoscolus texanus

Texas Bull-Nettle

Very Common0.27 obs.

Oenothera linifolia

Very Common0.27 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common0.24 obs.

Baptisia nuttalliana

Common0.23 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.2 obs.

Crataegus uniflora

One-Flower Hawthorn

Common0.2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.2 obs.

Penstemon laxiflorus

Common0.2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Common0.19 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Occasional0.19 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-Haw

Occasional0.19 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Green-Striped Locust

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.18 obs.

Texania campestris

Occasional0.18 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.17 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Rare0.15 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.15 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ouachita County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouachita County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-47% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Chidester

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-47% vs. current

Stephens

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

East Camden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Bearden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+583% vs. current

Harrell Field

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4000% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 79 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita County

-47% species diversity