Heber Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Heber Springs ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cleburne County, Heber Springs hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Cleburne County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common0.78 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.48 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common0.44 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Common0.44 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.34 obs.

Plethodon angusticlavius

Ozark Salamander

Common0.33 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.31 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Common0.31 obs.

Micranthes palmeri

Common0.31 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Occasional0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.29 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.28 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.28 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.23 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.2 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Rare0.19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+433% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Big Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+208% vs. current

John F. Kennedy Park

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+5% 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 Cleburne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Greers Ferry

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+3% vs. current

Heber Springs

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+5% vs. current

Higden

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+433% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Dam Site Recreation Area

in Heber Springs

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Big Creek Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

26 species

+208% vs. current

John F. Kennedy Park

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+5% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common0.78 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common0.65 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.51 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.48 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Very Common0.44 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Common0.44 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.34 obs.

Plethodon angusticlavius

Ozark Salamander

Common0.33 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common0.31 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Common0.31 obs.

Micranthes palmeri

Common0.31 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Red-Banded Leafhopper

Occasional0.29 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.29 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.28 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.28 obs.

Carduus nutans

Musk Thistle

Occasional0.28 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.27 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.23 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Rare0.2 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Rare0.19 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations