Junction City

Ecosystem Overview

The Junction City ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marion County nearby has 77% more documented species, Junction City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #78 for species diversity among 100 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common0.19 obs.

Setaria faberi

Giant Foxtail

Very Common0.13 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Very Common0.09 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.09 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dark Fishing Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.09 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.06 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Omega Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Iuka Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Central City

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-18% vs. current

Kell

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

Kinmundy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+125% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+200% 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 Marion County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common0.19 obs.

Setaria faberi

Giant Foxtail

Very Common0.13 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common0.09 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Very Common0.09 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.09 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.09 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dark Fishing Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.09 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common0.09 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.08 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.08 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional0.07 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Occasional0.06 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.06 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chenopodium album

Fat Hen

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Omega Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Iuka Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-77% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-76% vs. current

Central City

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-18% vs. current

Kell

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

Kinmundy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+125% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+200% 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-77% species diversity