Teutopolis

Ecosystem Overview

The Teutopolis ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Effingham County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Effingham County nearby has 78% more documented species, Teutopolis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #88 for species diversity among 100 Effingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 12th 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

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 100 locations

12th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.13 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Very Common0.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.09 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.08 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.07 obs.

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Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common0.06 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.06 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox maculata

Meadow Phlox

Occasional0.05 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.04 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Effingham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-29% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Beecher City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Dieterich

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-78% vs. current

Effingham

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-78% vs. current

Altamont

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-29% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+70% vs. current

Edgewood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Beecher City

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+240% vs. current

Dieterich

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+467% 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

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 100 locations

12th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common0.18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.13 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Very Common0.09 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.09 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common0.08 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

Doorweed

Common0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.07 obs.

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Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

Common0.06 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Common0.06 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.06 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox maculata

Meadow Phlox

Occasional0.05 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional0.05 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.04 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Occasional0.01 obs.

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