Watson

Ecosystem Overview

The Watson ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Effingham 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 Effingham County nearby has 85% more documented species, Watson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #100 for species diversity among 100 Effingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.58 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Very Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.12 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Common0.11 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.06 obs.

Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood

Common0.06 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common0.05 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.04 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Effingham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-50% vs. current

Teutopolis

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-29% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+20% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Beecher City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Dieterich

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% 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 Effingham County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.58 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ajuga reptans

Ajuga

Very Common0.12 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common0.12 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Common0.11 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.06 obs.

Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood

Common0.06 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common0.05 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common0.04 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

Effingham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-85% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-50% vs. current

Teutopolis

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-29% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+20% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Beecher City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Dieterich

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-85% species diversity