Craighead County

Ecosystem Overview

The Craighead County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Craighead 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Craighead County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jonesboro

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common37 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common35 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common33 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common32 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common30 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common29 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common28 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common24 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Common22 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common21 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional21 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Occasional21 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional20 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional19 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Occasional19 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional19 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare19 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare18 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Cash

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Craighead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craighead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jonesboro

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Monette

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Cash

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Jonesboro

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common37 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common35 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common35 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common33 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common32 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common30 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common29 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common28 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common24 obs.

Ilex decidua

Possum-haw

Common22 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common21 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional21 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Occasional21 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional20 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional19 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Occasional19 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional19 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare19 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare18 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare17 obs.

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