Garland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Garland 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 Hamilton, Garland County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Garland 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Hamilton

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Very Common15 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common10 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common7 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common7 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common6 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional5 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional5 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare4 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garland County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 Garland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Garland County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Hamilton

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Hamilton

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Very Common15 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common10 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common7 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common7 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Very Common7 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common6 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Photinia serratifolia

Taiwanese photinia

Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional5 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional5 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Rare4 obs.

Plethodon albagula

Western Slimy Salamander

Rare4 obs.

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