Gum Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Gum Springs ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 92% more documented species, Gum Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Clark County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Cardamine bulbosa

Spring Cress

Very Common0.22 obs.

Liatris hesperelegans

Very Common0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.09 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common0.08 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.04 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Caddo Valley

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-91% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-68% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Gurdon

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-40% vs. current

Whelen Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-92% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Arkadelphia

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Caddo Valley

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-91% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-68% vs. current

Okolona

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Gurdon

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-40% vs. current

Whelen Springs

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Cardamine bulbosa

Spring Cress

Very Common0.22 obs.

Liatris hesperelegans

Very Common0.09 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.09 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Very Common0.08 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.04 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.03 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

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Clark County

-92% species diversity