Rapids City

Ecosystem Overview

The Rapids City ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock Island County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moline nearby has 83% more documented species, Rapids City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 8 Rock Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 8 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common1 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

climbing-milkweed

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

-83% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-91% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-94% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

-33% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+200% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-89% 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 Rock Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

-83% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-91% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-94% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

-33% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+200% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-89% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 8 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common1 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

climbing-milkweed

Common1 obs.

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