Mammoth Spring State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Mammoth Spring State Park ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fulton County nearby has 46% more documented species, Mammoth Spring State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 93 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 93 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common2.8 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Watercress

Very Common2.15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1.77 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common1.14 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common1.13 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.13 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional1 obs.

Rorippa palustris

Marshcress

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria lanuginosa

Spread Sandwort

Rare1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-46% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.70

39 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+290% vs. current

Viola

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+333% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Kittle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+255% vs. current

Agnos

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+290% 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 Fulton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

Wood Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common2.8 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Watercress

Very Common2.15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1.77 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common1.14 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common1.13 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.13 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Occasional1 obs.

Rorippa palustris

Marshcress

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Arenaria lanuginosa

Spread Sandwort

Rare1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Rare1 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-46% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.70

39 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+290% vs. current

Viola

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+333% vs. current

Mammoth Spring

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+3% vs. current

Kittle

Importance: 0.50

11 species

+255% vs. current

Agnos

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+290% 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 93 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 93 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

-46% species diversity