Makanda

Ecosystem Overview

The Makanda ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 42% more documented species, Makanda offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #125 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#125

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#125 of 594 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-42% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common3 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common3 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Common2 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare1 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+21% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% 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 Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+21% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-42% 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

#125

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#125 of 594 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common3 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common3 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common3 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Common2 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Common2 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common2 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.

Tradescantia subaspera

wide-leaf spiderwort

Rare1 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Rare1 obs.

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