Heber Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Heber Springs ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Cleburne County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleburne County nearby has 75% more documented species, Heber Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Cleburne County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Leucodon julaceus

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common2 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Pertusaria plittiana

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia alternifolia

Bushy Seedbox

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-75% 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 Cleburne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cleburne County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Cleburne County

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-75% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cleburne County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Very Common3 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Leucodon julaceus

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common2 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Pertusaria plittiana

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Rare1 obs.

Ludwigia alternifolia

Bushy Seedbox

Rare1 obs.

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