Arkansas

Ecosystem Overview

The Arkansas ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 179 Arkansas natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 179 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Little Rock

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common116 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common106 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common86 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common72 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common69 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common68 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common68 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common66 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common65 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common64 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common64 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional62 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional62 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional61 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional60 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional60 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare56 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare56 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare56 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Rock

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+203% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% 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 Arkansas.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Rock

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Texarkana

Importance: 0.45

33 species

+203% vs. current

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Blytheville

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 179 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 179 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Little Rock

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common116 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common106 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common86 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common72 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common69 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common68 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common68 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common66 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common65 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common64 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common64 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional62 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional62 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional61 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional60 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional60 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare56 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare56 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare56 obs.

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