Crescent City

Ecosystem Overview

The Crescent City ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Iroquois County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Iroquois County nearby has 43% more documented species, Crescent City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Iroquois County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Iroquois County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common0.37 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Very Common0.2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Very Common0.08 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.08 obs.

Contarinia verrucicola

Linden Wart Gall Midge

Common0.08 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.07 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Common0.07 obs.

Insolibasidium deformans

Honeysuckle Leaf Blight

Common0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.07 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytomyza agromyzina

Occasional0.07 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Elm Agromyzid Leafminer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

Hedge Hyssop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gnamptopelta obsidianator

Bent-Shielded Besieger Wasp

Occasional0.07 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Rare0.07 obs.

Neoprociphilus aceris

Rare0.07 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Wavy Mucksucker

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Iroquois County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-43% vs. current

Iroquois County State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Loda

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Watseka

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+14% vs. current

Thawville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+133% vs. current

Onarga

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+147% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+180% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+500% 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 Iroquois County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Iroquois County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-43% vs. current

Iroquois County State Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Loda

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-47% vs. current

Watseka

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+14% vs. current

Thawville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+133% vs. current

Onarga

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+147% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+180% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Very Common1 obs.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common0.37 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Very Common0.2 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Very Common0.08 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.08 obs.

Contarinia verrucicola

Linden Wart Gall Midge

Common0.08 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common0.07 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Common0.07 obs.

Insolibasidium deformans

Honeysuckle Leaf Blight

Common0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.07 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytomyza agromyzina

Occasional0.07 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Elm Agromyzid Leafminer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

Hedge Hyssop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gnamptopelta obsidianator

Bent-Shielded Besieger Wasp

Occasional0.07 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Rare0.07 obs.

Neoprociphilus aceris

Rare0.07 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Wavy Mucksucker

Rare0.07 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Iroquois County

-43% species diversity