Prairie Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Prairie Creek ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bentonville nearby has 75% more documented species, Prairie Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common3 obs.

Corallorhiza wisteriana

spring coralroot

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Atrichum angustatum

Lesser Smoothcap Moss

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

American Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Porella platyphylla

Wall Scalewort

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

western prickly-pear

Rare1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Claopodium rostratum

Yellow Yarn Moss

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-75% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-11% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+317% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+400% 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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Bentonville

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-75% vs. current

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-11% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+127% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2400% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+317% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+400% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Bentonville

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Sedum pulchellum

Very Common3 obs.

Corallorhiza wisteriana

spring coralroot

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Atrichum angustatum

Lesser Smoothcap Moss

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

American Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Porella platyphylla

Wall Scalewort

Occasional1 obs.

Opuntia macrorhiza

western prickly-pear

Rare1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Rare1 obs.

Claopodium rostratum

Yellow Yarn Moss

Rare1 obs.

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