Baxter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Baxter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Baxter County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mountain Home, Baxter County hosts 525% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Baxter County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mountain Home

+525% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Very Common2 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common2 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common2 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common2 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Rare2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Rare2 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Baxter County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mountain Home

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% vs. current

Norfork

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% 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 Baxter County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Baxter County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mountain Home

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% vs. current

Norfork

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mountain Home

+525% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Very Common2 obs.

Marimatha nigrofimbria

Black-Bordered Lemon Moth

Common2 obs.

Tetanolita mynesalis

Smoky Tetanolita Moth

Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common2 obs.

Lobocleta ossularia

Drab Brown Wave Moth

Common2 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common2 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Rare2 obs.

Arta olivalis

Rare2 obs.

Brachycybe lecontii

Rare2 obs.

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