Carbondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbondale ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 7% more documented species, Carbondale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 594 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common8 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Triodanis biflora

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+94% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% 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

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+94% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 594 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common8 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Triodanis biflora

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Rare2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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