Conway County

Ecosystem Overview

The Conway County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Conway County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morrilton nearby has 5% more documented species, Conway County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Conway County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrilton

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common22.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common9.97 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6.44 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common4.75 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3.95 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common3.38 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common3 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common2.57 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common2.34 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2.26 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional2.13 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional2.02 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Rare2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1.83 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Rare1.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+226%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Conway County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrilton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Menifee

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Oppelo

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Plumerville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Cothern Estates

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+838% vs. current

Morrilton

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+971% vs. current

Petit Jean Park Airport

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+83% vs. current

Winrock

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+103% 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 Conway County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common22.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common9.97 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6.44 obs.

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Silver Carp

Very Common4.75 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3.95 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common3.38 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common3 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Common2.57 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common2.34 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common2.26 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional2.13 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional2.02 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Rare2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare1.83 obs.

Pseudacris fouquettei

Cajun Chorus Frog

Rare1.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+226%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Conway County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrilton

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Menifee

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+525% vs. current

Oppelo

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Plumerville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Cothern Estates

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+838% vs. current

Morrilton

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+971% vs. current

Petit Jean Park Airport

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+83% vs. current

Winrock

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+103% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrilton

-5% species diversity