Mesa

Ecosystem Overview

The Mesa ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Prairie County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prairie County nearby has 54% more documented species, Mesa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 53 Prairie County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 53 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1.75 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.78 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Very Common0.77 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Bighead Carp

Very Common0.23 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.12 obs.

Carex opaca

Common0.1 obs.

Ranunculus laxicaulis

Common0.1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common0.08 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common0.08 obs.

Spissistilus festina

Treehopper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-Winged Glider

Occasional0.08 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional0.08 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional0.08 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare0.08 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Rare0.08 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-54% vs. current

Hazen

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-19% vs. current

De Valls Bluff

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+6% vs. current

Fredonia (biscoe)

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+26% vs. current

Des Arc

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-15% vs. current

De Valls Bluff

Importance: 0.50

26 species

+31% vs. current

Twin City Riverfront Park

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+36% 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 Prairie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prairie County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Prairie County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-54% vs. current

Hazen

Importance: 0.70

42 species

-19% vs. current

De Valls Bluff

Importance: 0.70

32 species

+6% vs. current

Fredonia (biscoe)

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+26% vs. current

Des Arc

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Hallsville

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-15% vs. current

De Valls Bluff

Importance: 0.50

26 species

+31% vs. current

Twin City Riverfront Park

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+36% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common1.75 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.78 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Very Common0.77 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common0.24 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis

Bighead Carp

Very Common0.23 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.12 obs.

Carex opaca

Common0.1 obs.

Ranunculus laxicaulis

Common0.1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common0.08 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Common0.08 obs.

Spissistilus festina

Treehopper

Occasional0.08 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

Buttonweed

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-Winged Glider

Occasional0.08 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional0.08 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional0.08 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare0.08 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Rare0.08 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

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

Regional Rank

Out of 53 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 53 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Prairie County

-54% species diversity