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Centerton

Ecosystem Overview

The Centerton ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in benton county, arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bentonville nearby has 72% more documented species, Centerton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 benton county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

28
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 11 locations
64th percentile for diversity
vs. Bentonville
-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.
Aphis nerii

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common2 obs.
Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.
Ruellia humilis

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common2 obs.
Mimulus ringens

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Common2 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common2 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.
Papilio troilus

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.
Lygaeus kalmii

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Calidris melanotos

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Actitis macularius

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Verbena hastata

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.
Apios americana

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare1 obs.
Prunus serotina

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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