Mounds

Ecosystem Overview

The Mounds ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County nearby has 90% more documented species, Mounds offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 64 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 34th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 64 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.51 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common0.48 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common0.1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common0.09 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Very Common0.08 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-90% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-85% vs. current

New Grand Chain

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-76% vs. current

Ullin

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-56% vs. current

Olmsted

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.50

45 species

-82% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-90% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-85% vs. current

New Grand Chain

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-76% vs. current

Ullin

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-56% vs. current

Olmsted

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+300% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+700% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+700% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.50

45 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.51 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common0.48 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common0.1 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common0.09 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Very Common0.08 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.07 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Common0.07 obs.

Obolaria virginica

Virginia Pennywort

Common0.06 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 64 locations

34th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-90% species diversity