Phillips County

Ecosystem Overview

The Phillips County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Phillips 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 Helena-West Helena, Phillips County hosts 64% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Phillips 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. Helena-West Helena

+64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common13 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Dysphania atriplicifolia

tumbling ringwing

Very Common9 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Very Common8 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common8 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common7 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common7 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common7 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Ellipsoptera lepida

Ghost Tiger Beetle

Occasional5 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional4 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional4 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Rare4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Rare4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Helena-west Helena

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+64% 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 Phillips County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Phillips County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Helena-west Helena

Importance: 0.35

61 species

+64% 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. Helena-West Helena

+64% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common13 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Dysphania atriplicifolia

tumbling ringwing

Very Common9 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Very Common8 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common8 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common7 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common7 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common7 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common7 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional6 obs.

Ellipsoptera lepida

Ghost Tiger Beetle

Occasional5 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional4 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional4 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Rare4 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Rare4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare4 obs.

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