Mount Prospect

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Prospect ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evanston nearby has 32% more documented species, Mount Prospect offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 97 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Very Common8 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Very Common6 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinellus disseminatus

Fairy Inkcap

Very Common5 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Coprinopsis atramentaria

Common Ink Cap

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Leucoagaricus leucothites

White Dapperling

Common3 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Occasional2 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Occasional2 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Common grape hyacinth

Occasional2 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Rare2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+94% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-26% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+19% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+871% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-32% 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

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-32% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-32% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+94% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

-26% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+19% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+871% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-32% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 97 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Very Common8 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Very Common6 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common5 obs.

Coprinellus disseminatus

Fairy Inkcap

Very Common5 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Coprinopsis atramentaria

Common Ink Cap

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common3 obs.

Leucoagaricus leucothites

White Dapperling

Common3 obs.

Abortiporus biennis

Blushing Rosette

Occasional2 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Occasional2 obs.

Muscari botryoides

Common grape hyacinth

Occasional2 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Rare2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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