Decatur

Ecosystem Overview

The Decatur ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon 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 Macon County nearby has 83% more documented species, Decatur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Macon 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Entodon seductrix

Seductive Entodon Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-83% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Macon County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-83% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Entodon seductrix

Seductive Entodon Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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