Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike 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 Greeson, Pike County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Greeson

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hexasepalum teres

Very Common9 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

white-leaf mountain-mint

Very Common8 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Very Common7 obs.

Liatris hesperelegans

Common7 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common7 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Common6 obs.

Eurybia hemispherica

showy aster

Common6 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common6 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common6 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional5 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Occasional5 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Occasional5 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Occasional5 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Occasional5 obs.

Packera dubia

Occasional5 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Rare4 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Rare4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pike County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Greeson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.28

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 Pike County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pike County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Greeson

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.28

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Greeson

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hexasepalum teres

Very Common9 obs.

Pycnanthemum albescens

white-leaf mountain-mint

Very Common8 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Bradburia pilosa

Very Common7 obs.

Liatris hesperelegans

Common7 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common7 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Common6 obs.

Eurybia hemispherica

showy aster

Common6 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common6 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common6 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Occasional5 obs.

Liatris squarrulosa

Occasional5 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Occasional5 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Occasional5 obs.

Trichostema dichotomum

Forked Bluecurls

Occasional5 obs.

Packera dubia

Occasional5 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina vetch

Rare4 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Rare4 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Rare4 obs.

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