Fair Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fair Park ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hempstead County nearby has 45% more documented species, Fair Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 100 Hempstead County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Ipheion uniflorum

Spring Starflower

Very Common1.01 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moistbank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

Musquashroot

Common1 obs.

Ptilimnium nuttallii

Ozark Bishop'S-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Croton michauxii

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Trepocarpus aethusae

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia appendiculata

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-46% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+242% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+310% vs. current

Oakhaven

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+583% vs. current

Ozan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+28% vs. current

Hope Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+173% 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 Hempstead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-46% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+242% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+310% vs. current

Oakhaven

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+583% vs. current

Ozan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+28% vs. current

Hope Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+173% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Ipheion uniflorum

Spring Starflower

Very Common1.01 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Lindernia dubia

Moistbank Pimpernel

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-Tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

Musquashroot

Common1 obs.

Ptilimnium nuttallii

Ozark Bishop'S-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Croton michauxii

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Trepocarpus aethusae

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia appendiculata

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Rare1 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 100 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-45% species diversity