Taylorville

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylorville ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Christian County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Christian County, Taylorville hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Christian County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.15 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common1.98 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common1.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.13 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.05 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Blephilia

Common1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common1 obs.

Solanum tuberosum

Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Rare1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Rare0.95 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.83 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+457%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+609% vs. current

Bulpitt

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Jeisyville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Mount Auburn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Assumption

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Tovey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% 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 Christian County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+457%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+609% vs. current

Bulpitt

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Jeisyville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Mount Auburn

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Assumption

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Tovey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common2.15 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common1.98 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common1.18 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.13 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common1.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.05 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blueeyed Grass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Common1 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Blephilia

Common1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common1 obs.

Solanum tuberosum

Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional1 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Rough Sunfower

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmos sulphureus

Poppy

Rare1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Rare0.95 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare0.83 obs.

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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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

+5% species diversity