Junction Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Junction ecosystem supports 3 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Gallatin County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gallatin County nearby has 96% more documented species, Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Gallatin County

-96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common0.12 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gallatin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallatin County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-96% vs. current

Equality

Importance: 0.70

4 species

-25% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+50% vs. current

Old Shawneetown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shawneetown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shawneetown

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+200% 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 Gallatin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gallatin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Gallatin County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-96% vs. current

Equality

Importance: 0.70

4 species

-25% vs. current

Omaha

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+50% vs. current

Old Shawneetown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Ridgway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shawneetown

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+200% vs. current

Shawneetown

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+200% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common1 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Gallatin County

-96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.4 obs.

Verbesina virginica

Virginia Crownbeard

Very Common0.12 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.05 obs.

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