Joppa

Ecosystem Overview

The Joppa ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Massac 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 Massac County nearby has 84% more documented species, Joppa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 80 Massac County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 80 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common0.2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.15 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.11 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.09 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Common0.09 obs.

Rumex verticillatus

Swamp Dock

Common0.08 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common0.08 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.08 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.03 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.03 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-82% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-72% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-62% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-65% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-32% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% 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 Massac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-82% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-72% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-62% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-65% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-32% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common0.2 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.16 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common0.15 obs.

No image

Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Very Common0.11 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.09 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Common0.09 obs.

Rumex verticillatus

Swamp Dock

Common0.08 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common0.08 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.08 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common0.03 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.03 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.03 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 80 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-84% species diversity