Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newport, Jackson County hosts 640% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

+640% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Desmodium viridiflorum

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Florida Wild Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare2 obs.

Ventridens ligera

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+640%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+640% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+640%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+640% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

+640% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Common3 obs.

Ranunculus sardous

hairy buttercup

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Desmodium viridiflorum

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragon-Arum

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Aesculus pavia

red horsechestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Lactuca floridana

Florida Wild Lettuce

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare2 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Rare2 obs.

Ventridens ligera

Rare2 obs.

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