Fordyce

Ecosystem Overview

The Fordyce ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Dallas 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 Dallas County nearby has 79% more documented species, Fordyce offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 38 Dallas County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common0.17 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.16 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.08 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.07 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Common0.07 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Lespedeza

Occasional0.05 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-79% vs. current

Sparkman

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Fordyce

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+275% vs. current

Dalark

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+67% vs. current

North Fordyce

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Oakland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Fordyce Park & Recreation

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Fordyce City Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% 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 Dallas County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Diodia virginiana

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common0.17 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.17 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.16 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.08 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.07 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Common0.07 obs.

Croton capitatus

Hogwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional0.05 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Lespedeza

Occasional0.05 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dallas County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-79% vs. current

Sparkman

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+400% vs. current

Fordyce

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+275% vs. current

Dalark

Importance: 0.50

9 species

+67% vs. current

North Fordyce

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Oakland Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Fordyce Park & Recreation

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% vs. current

Fordyce City Park

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+275% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Dallas County

-79% species diversity