Kankakee

Ecosystem Overview

The Kankakee ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County nearby has 87% more documented species, Kankakee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Kankakee County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Very Common1 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Corythucha cydoniae

Very Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

-55% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+550% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+117% vs. current

Hopkins Park

Importance: 0.27

15 species

-13% 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 Kankakee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

-55% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+550% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+117% vs. current

Hopkins Park

Importance: 0.27

15 species

-13% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Chionodes mediofuscella

Very Common1 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.

Corythucha cydoniae

Very Common1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

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