Kell

Ecosystem Overview

The Kell ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion 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 Marion County nearby has 88% more documented species, Kell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #100 for species diversity among 100 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.19 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.07 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.06 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.06 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.06 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common0.06 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-88% vs. current

Omega Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Iuka Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Central City

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-59% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-50% vs. current

Kinmundy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

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 Marion County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.19 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common0.07 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.06 obs.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Common0.06 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Common0.06 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common0.06 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-88% vs. current

Omega Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Iuka Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-89% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-88% vs. current

Central City

Importance: 0.70

22 species

-59% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-50% vs. current

Kinmundy

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+13% vs. current

Odin

Importance: 0.70

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

#100

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#100 of 100 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-88% species diversity