Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Hughes Lake, Clay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hughes Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common23 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common17 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common15 obs.

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common15 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common14 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common14 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common14 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common13 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common13 obs.

Fundulus olivaceus

Blackspotted Topminnow

Common13 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common13 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional13 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional10 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare10 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare9 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Corning

Importance: 0.27

47 species

+113% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Corning

Importance: 0.27

47 species

+113% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hughes Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common23 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common17 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common15 obs.

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common15 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common14 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common14 obs.

Polistes metricus

Common14 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common13 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

bessbug

Common13 obs.

Fundulus olivaceus

Blackspotted Topminnow

Common13 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common13 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional13 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional10 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional10 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional10 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional10 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare10 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare9 obs.

Hippiscus ocelote

Wrinkled Grasshopper

Rare9 obs.

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