Lawrence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 Hoxie, Lawrence County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lawrence 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. Hoxie

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

smooth false buttonweed

Common2 obs.

Clitocybe peralbida

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hoxie

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Walnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hoxie

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Walnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

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. Hoxie

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aphaenogaster lamellidens

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus lyrata

overcup oak

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Spermacoce glabra

smooth false buttonweed

Common2 obs.

Clitocybe peralbida

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare2 obs.

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