Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wickes, Polk County hosts 2467% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 100 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Wickes

+2467% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6.31 obs.

Castanea ozarkensis

Ozark Chinkapin

Very Common5.36 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common4.36 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common3.17 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Salamander

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional3 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional3 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.44 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Rare2.01 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Caney Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Grannis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+413% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+756% vs. current

Wickes

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+235% vs. current

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Caney Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Grannis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-3% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+413% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+756% vs. current

Wickes

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+235% vs. current

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+353% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6.31 obs.

Castanea ozarkensis

Ozark Chinkapin

Very Common5.36 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common4.36 obs.

Arisaema dracontium

Dragonroot

Common4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common3.17 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Salamander

Common3 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional3 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Occasional3 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2.44 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Tag Alder

Rare2.01 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Rare2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare2 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 100 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Wickes

+2467% species diversity