Nevada County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nevada County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Nevada County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Prescott, Nevada County hosts 77% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Nevada County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Prescott

+77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common9 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common8 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common7 obs.

Vernonia missurica

Missouri ironweed

Very Common6 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common5 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common4 obs.

Boltonia diffusa

Common4 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common3 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common3 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

prairie milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Silphium radula

roughleaf rosinweed

Occasional3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare2 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Rare2 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nevada County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Prescott

Importance: 0.29

53 species

+77% 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 Nevada County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Nevada County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Prescott

Importance: 0.29

53 species

+77% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Prescott

+77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common9 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common8 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common7 obs.

Vernonia missurica

Missouri ironweed

Very Common6 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common5 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common4 obs.

Boltonia diffusa

Common4 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common3 obs.

Neptunia lutea

Common3 obs.

Asclepias hirtella

prairie milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Silphium radula

roughleaf rosinweed

Occasional3 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

prickleweed

Occasional3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional3 obs.

Helianthus mollis

ashy sunflower

Occasional3 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Rare2 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Rare2 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Rare2 obs.

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