Henderson

Ecosystem Overview

The Henderson ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Knox County nearby has 81% more documented species, Henderson 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Knox County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common0.11 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.08 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.08 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.07 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-80% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-71% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-70% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% 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 14 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common0.11 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common0.08 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.08 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.07 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-81% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-80% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-71% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-70% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-67% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+27% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Knox County

-81% species diversity