Silvis

Ecosystem Overview

The Silvis ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock Island County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Moline nearby has 74% more documented species, Silvis offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Rock Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

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Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

-74% species diversity

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shagbark hickory

Common1 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

-74% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-86% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-91% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+350% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-84% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+50% 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 Rock Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

-74% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

-86% vs. current

Rock Island County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-91% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+800% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+350% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

-84% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+50% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

-74% species diversity

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