Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Queen Wilhelmina State Park ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 78% more documented species, Queen Wilhelmina State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #51 for species diversity among 100 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common1 obs.

Rhiginia cruciata

Common1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common1 obs.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Common1 obs.

Plethodon serratus

Southern Redback Salamander

Common0.98 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.97 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.94 obs.

Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake

Occasional0.64 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.44 obs.

Silphium radula

Roughleaf Rosinweed

Occasional0.44 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Caney Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Grannis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+13% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Wickes

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-26% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common1 obs.

Odontotaenius disjunctus

Patent Leather Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common1 obs.

Rhiginia cruciata

Common1 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common1 obs.

Lochmaeus manteo

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Common1 obs.

Plethodon serratus

Southern Redback Salamander

Common0.98 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.97 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.94 obs.

Crotalus horridus

Timber Rattlesnake

Occasional0.64 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.44 obs.

Silphium radula

Roughleaf Rosinweed

Occasional0.44 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Caney Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Grannis

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Cove

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+13% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Wickes

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% vs. current

Mena

Importance: 0.60

23 species

-26% 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

#51

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#51 of 100 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-78% species diversity