Fairfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfield ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 23% more documented species, Fairfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 66 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 66 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common2 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Very Common1.98 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

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Erysimum odoratum

Smelly Wallflower

Common1 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.96 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.93 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Common0.93 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Pale Plantain

Occasional0.93 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Occasional0.9 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.76 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.73 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.49 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare0.49 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Rare0.45 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-23% vs. current

Keith Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-25% vs. current

Indian Prairie Township

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-24% vs. current

Bedford Township

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-16% vs. current

Johnsonville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+714% vs. current

Cisne

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Wayne City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% 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 Wayne County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common2 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Very Common1.98 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common1 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common1 obs.

No image

Erysimum odoratum

Smelly Wallflower

Common1 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Racer

Common0.96 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.93 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Common0.93 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Pale Plantain

Occasional0.93 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Occasional0.9 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Occasional0.76 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Occasional0.73 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.59 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.49 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare0.49 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Rare0.45 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-23% vs. current

Keith Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-25% vs. current

Indian Prairie Township

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-24% vs. current

Bedford Township

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-16% vs. current

Johnsonville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+714% vs. current

Cisne

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1800% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Wayne City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5600% 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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 66 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-23% species diversity