Wayne

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 24% more documented species, Wayne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #103 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#103

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#103 of 594 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-24% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common4 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Very Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common3 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+58% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-24% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-24% 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 Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+58% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-24% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-24% 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

#103

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#103 of 594 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common4 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Very Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Common3 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common3 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Common3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Rare2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Rare2 obs.

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