Ouachita County
Ecosystem Overview
The Ouachita County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in ouachita county, arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Camden, Ouachita County hosts 5500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 ouachita county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Hymenopappus artemisiifolius
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringetree
Cnidoscolus texanus
Texas bull-nettle
Penstemon laxiflorus
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Arundinaria gigantea
switch cane
Quercus incana
Bluejack Oak
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Crataegus uniflora
one-flower hawthorn
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Vicia sativa
Garden vetch
Quercus arkansana
Arkansas Oak
Phlox pilosa
prairie phlox
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
Rubus trivialis
southern dewberry
Eacles imperialis
Imperial Moth
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ouachita County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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