Plano

Ecosystem Overview

The Plano ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Kendall County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kendall County nearby has 66% more documented species, Plano offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Kendall County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kendall County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common9 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Very Common6 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Very Common4 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Very Common3 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Rare2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kendall County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-66% 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 Kendall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Kendall County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kendall County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-66% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Kendall County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common9 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma spectabile

Orangethroat darter

Very Common6 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Very Common4 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Very Common3 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Rare2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Rare2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Rare1 obs.

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