Granville

Ecosystem Overview

The Granville ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam 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 Putnam County nearby has 77% more documented species, Granville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 95 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 95 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Very Common0.95 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common0.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.9 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.56 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common0.54 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Common0.54 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.53 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.53 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple

Common0.53 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.52 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Occasional0.51 obs.

Vitis vulpina

Fox Grape

Occasional0.48 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.47 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.47 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.47 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.42 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-77% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Mark

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-77% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% 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 Putnam County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Very Common1.46 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Very Common0.95 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common0.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.9 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.56 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common0.54 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Common0.54 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common0.53 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.53 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple

Common0.53 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.52 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Occasional0.51 obs.

Vitis vulpina

Fox Grape

Occasional0.48 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.47 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.47 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Occasional0.47 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.42 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-77% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Mark

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-77% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-77% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 95 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-77% species diversity