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Cave Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Cave Springs ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in benton 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 Bentonville nearby has 89% more documented species, Cave Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 benton county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 11 locations
45th percentile for diversity
vs. Bentonville
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Amanita flavoconia

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common2 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.
Dasypus novemcinctus

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.
Agastache nepetoides

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Very Common1 obs.
Cardamine concatenata

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common1 obs.
Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Common1 obs.
Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Common1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.
Schizophyllum commune

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common1 obs.
Amanita elongata

Amanita elongata

Common1 obs.
Sambucus canadensis

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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