Waldo

Ecosystem Overview

The Waldo ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 84% more documented species, Waldo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #67 for species diversity among 100 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common0.36 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common0.18 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.12 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Common0.08 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted Salamander

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.04 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.03 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.03 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-78% vs. current

McNeil

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-40% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-8% vs. current

Ralph C Weiser Field Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

McNeil

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-37% vs. current

Emon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Eastside Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% 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 Columbia County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common0.36 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common0.18 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Common0.12 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Greensnake

Common0.08 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted Salamander

Common0.07 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.04 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Common0.03 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common0.03 obs.

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-78% vs. current

McNeil

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-40% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-8% vs. current

Ralph C Weiser Field Airport

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+33% vs. current

McNeil

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-37% vs. current

Emon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-8% vs. current

Eastside Park

Importance: 0.50

12 species

0% 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

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-84% species diversity