Taylor Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor Springs ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County nearby has 81% more documented species, Taylor Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common2.16 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.47 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.37 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.36 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common0.35 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.31 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.3 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Common0.3 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.18 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Occasional0.11 obs.

Helianthus mollis

Ashy Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Litchfield

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-81% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Schram City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Coffeen

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Panama

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+100% vs. current

Donnellson

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-81% vs. current

Litchfield

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-81% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-22% vs. current

Schram City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Coffeen

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Panama

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+100% vs. current

Donnellson

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+133% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common2.16 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.47 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.37 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.36 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common0.35 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.31 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.3 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Common0.3 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Common0.27 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.18 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.18 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Occasional0.11 obs.

Helianthus mollis

Ashy Sunflower

Occasional0.09 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-81% species diversity