Benton
Ecosystem Overview
The Benton ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in saline county, arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saline County nearby has 77% more documented species, Benton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 saline 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 23 total documented species.
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Triorla interrupta
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Ranunculus sardous
hairy buttercup
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Ischnura hastata
Citrine Forktail
Ptilothrix bombiformis
Argia tibialis
Blue-tipped Dancer
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Elymus virginicus
Rye Grass
Melia azedarach
Chinaberrytree
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saline County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Benton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bentonwithin Saline County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.