Mark

Ecosystem Overview

The Mark ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Putnam County nearby has 1% more documented species, Mark offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 95 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 95 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Very Common2 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common1.93 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.92 obs.

Vitis vulpina

Fox Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common1 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Common1 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional1 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Occasional0.93 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.91 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare0.09 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare0.06 obs.

Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-1% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+333% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% 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 Putnam County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Putnam County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-1% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+333% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-2% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf Morningglory

Very Common2 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Very Common1.93 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.92 obs.

Vitis vulpina

Fox Grape

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common1 obs.

Picea abies

White Spruce

Common1 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Occasional1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional1 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Occasional0.93 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Occasional0.91 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare0.09 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare0.06 obs.

Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Rare0.05 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 95 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Putnam County

-1% species diversity