Riverside

Ecosystem Overview

The Riverside ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evanston nearby has 1% more documented species, Riverside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 97 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Candolleomyces candolleanus

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Very Common4 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Very Common4 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Very Common4 obs.

Coprinopsis strossmayeri

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common3 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Agrocybe molesta

Bearded Fieldcap

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Scleroderma areolatum

Leopard Earthball

Occasional2 obs.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Occasional2 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-1% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+183% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+8% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9800% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+74% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1314% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-1% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+183% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+8% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9800% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+74% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1314% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 97 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Candolleomyces candolleanus

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Very Common4 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Very Common4 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

Very Common4 obs.

Coprinopsis strossmayeri

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common3 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Agrocybe molesta

Bearded Fieldcap

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Scleroderma areolatum

Leopard Earthball

Occasional2 obs.

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Occasional2 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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