Saline County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saline County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Saline 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 Benton, Saline County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Saline County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton

+335% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Selenia aurea

Very Common4 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Very Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Very Common2 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Common2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ernestiana

Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

prairie milkweed

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional2 obs.

Packera obovata

Round-Leaf Ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Occasional2 obs.

Amsonia hubrichtii

Occasional2 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead's stiff sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saline County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton

Importance: 0.39

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lake Norrell

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bryant

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+900% vs. current

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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 Saline County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saline County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton

Importance: 0.39

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lake Norrell

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bryant

Importance: 0.29

10 species

+900% 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

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton

+335% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Selenia aurea

Very Common4 obs.

Ulmus alata

wahoo elm

Very Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Very Common2 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Common2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common2 obs.

Tradescantia ernestiana

Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

prairie milkweed

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional2 obs.

Packera obovata

Round-Leaf Ragwort

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Occasional2 obs.

Amsonia hubrichtii

Occasional2 obs.

Carex meadii

Mead's stiff sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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