Madison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison 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. While Huntsville nearby has 6% more documented species, Madison County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Huntsville

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common12.89 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common11.33 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common10.57 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common8.7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common6.36 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common5.64 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common5.43 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common5.42 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common5.42 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common5.12 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common5.12 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4.85 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4.51 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional4.49 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional3.76 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Occasional3.53 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare3.45 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare3.41 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Rare3.19 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Huntsville

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common12.89 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common11.33 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common10.57 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common8.7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common6.36 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common5.64 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common5.43 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common5.42 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common5.42 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common5.12 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common5.12 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4.85 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4.51 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional4.49 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Occasional3.76 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Occasional3.53 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare3.45 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare3.41 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Rare3.19 obs.

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