Valmeyer

Ecosystem Overview

The Valmeyer ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Monroe County nearby has 83% more documented species, Valmeyer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Common1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Common1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-83% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+467% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-83% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+467% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Common1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Common1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium altissimum

tall thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Occasional1 obs.

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