Galesburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Galesburg ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Knox County nearby has 5% more documented species, Galesburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Knox 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Knox County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.58 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common4.24 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.64 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.95 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common2.61 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common2.37 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common2.16 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Occasional2 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Occasional1.93 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional1.63 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1.2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare1.01 obs.

Prunus armeniaca

Apricot

Rare1 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-5% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-11% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+48% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+51% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+65% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+407% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+545% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1083% 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 Knox County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.58 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common4.24 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.64 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2.95 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common2.61 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common2.37 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common2.16 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common2 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Occasional2 obs.

Lobularia maritima

Sweet-Alice

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Occasional1.93 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional1.63 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional1.2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Rare1.01 obs.

Prunus armeniaca

Apricot

Rare1 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-5% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-11% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+48% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

+51% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+65% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+407% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+545% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1083% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Knox County

-5% species diversity