Mountain Home
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountain Home ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in baxter county, arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baxter County nearby has 84% more documented species, Mountain Home offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 baxter county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Iris cristata
crested iris
Cicindela splendida
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Asphaera lustrans
Itoplectis conquisitor
Boisea trivittata
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Tradescantia ernestiana
Camassia scilloides
Atlantic camas
Delphinium tricorne
dwarf larkspur
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Carduus nutans
nodding thistle
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Baxter County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Mountain Home. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mountain Homewithin Baxter County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.