Channahon

Ecosystem Overview

The Channahon ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 39% more documented species, Channahon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #121 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#121

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#121 of 594 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-39% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Very Common4 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-39% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-39% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+27% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% 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 Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-39% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-39% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+27% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-39% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-39% 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

#121

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#121 of 594 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Very Common4 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare2 obs.

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