West Peoria

Ecosystem Overview

The West Peoria ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Peoria County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Peoria County nearby has 49% more documented species, West Peoria offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Peoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Peoria County

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Common2 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Rare1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+183%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Peoria County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Peoria County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Caboose Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Hanna City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5000% vs. current

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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 Peoria County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+183%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Peoria County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Peoria County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Caboose Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Hanna City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+5000% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Peoria County

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Common2 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Rare1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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