Mount Auburn

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Auburn ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Christian County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Christian County nearby has 92% more documented species, Mount Auburn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 100 Christian County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.04 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Very Common0.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.04 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.04 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Taylorville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-92% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-45% vs. current

Bulpitt

Importance: 0.70

7 species

-14% vs. current

Jeisyville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Assumption

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Tovey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.04 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Very Common0.04 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.04 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.04 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Christian County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Christian County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Taylorville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-92% vs. current

Kincaid

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-45% vs. current

Bulpitt

Importance: 0.70

7 species

-14% vs. current

Jeisyville

Importance: 0.70

6 species

0% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Assumption

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Tovey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% 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

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Christian County

-92% species diversity