Crater Of Diamonds State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Crater Of Diamonds State Park ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pike County nearby has 81% more documented species, Crater Of Diamonds State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Scincella lateralis

Ground Skink

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Rockcap Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.96 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common0.23 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.07 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic Croton

Occasional0.04 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.04 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-81% vs. current

Daisy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-81% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-71% vs. current

Delight

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Antoine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Mount Moriah

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Daisy State Park

Importance: 0.50

65 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 Pike County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Scincella lateralis

Ground Skink

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Rockcap Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common0.96 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Common0.23 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.07 obs.

Croton glandulosus

Tropic Croton

Occasional0.04 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.04 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Occasional0.03 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-81% vs. current

Daisy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-81% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-81% vs. current

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-71% vs. current

Delight

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Antoine

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Mount Moriah

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-81% vs. current

Daisy State Park

Importance: 0.50

65 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-81% species diversity