Casey

Ecosystem Overview

The Casey ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 50% more documented species, Casey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf Sandwort

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.08 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Occasional1 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare1 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+185% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+236% vs. current

Lincoln Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+363% vs. current

Canyata Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+429% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% vs. current

Casey City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-50% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+185% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+236% vs. current

Lincoln Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+363% vs. current

Canyata Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+429% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% vs. current

Casey City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common2 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf Sandwort

Very Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.08 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

Neckweed

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Nonesuch

Occasional1 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional1 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Occasional1 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Rare1 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Rare1 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-50% species diversity