Johnson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson 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 Lake Ludwig, Johnson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Johnson 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. Lake Ludwig

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common51 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common28 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common18 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common18 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common17 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common17 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional15 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional14 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional14 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional14 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional14 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare14 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarksville

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarksville

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% 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. Lake Ludwig

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common83 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common51 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common28 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common18 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common18 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common18 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common17 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common17 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional15 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional14 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional14 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional14 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional14 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare14 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare14 obs.

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