Metropolis Country Club

Ecosystem Overview

The Metropolis Country Club ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Massac County, Illinois, 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 Massac County nearby has 76% more documented species, Metropolis Country Club offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 80 Massac County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 80 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.99 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.94 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common0.18 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.13 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.1 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Common0.08 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.07 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common0.07 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celticecis aciculata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Rare0.04 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-74% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-59% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+46% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-44% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-49% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Massac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-74% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-59% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+46% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-44% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+27% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-49% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common0.99 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.94 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.19 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Very Common0.18 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.13 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.1 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Common0.08 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.07 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common0.07 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celticecis aciculata

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional0.04 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Occasional0.04 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Rare0.04 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Rare0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 80 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-76% species diversity