Lawrenceville

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrenceville ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lawrence County nearby has 84% more documented species, Lawrenceville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 45 Lawrence County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 45 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.7 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Common0.31 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.28 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Common0.14 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.06 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Sumner

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+20% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

St. Francisville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Birds

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lawrenceville-vincennes International Airport

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% 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 Lawrence County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Very Common1 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Very Common1 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.7 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Ciliate Loosestrife

Common0.31 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common0.28 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Common0.14 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common0.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.06 obs.

Phragmites australis

Ditch Reed

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-84% vs. current

Sumner

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+20% vs. current

Bridgeport

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+100% vs. current

St. Francisville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+200% vs. current

Russellville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Birds

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lawrenceville

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lawrenceville-vincennes International Airport

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+200% 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 45 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lawrence County

-84% species diversity