Topeka

Ecosystem Overview

The Topeka ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mason County nearby has 70% more documented species, Topeka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #55 for species diversity among 100 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 100 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Krigia virginica

Dwarf-Dandelion

Very Common0.11 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Very Common0.06 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.06 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.06 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Very Common0.06 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina Anemone

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.05 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Common0.05 obs.

Apiomerus crassipes

Common0.05 obs.

Strigoderma arbicola

Occasional0.05 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.05 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Coenus delius

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.05 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Rare0.05 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

Catgut

Rare0.05 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-70% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Forest City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Sand Ridge State Forest

in Forest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Manito

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Kilbourne

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+167% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% 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 Mason County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Krigia virginica

Dwarf-Dandelion

Very Common0.11 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Very Common0.06 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-Jump-Up

Very Common0.06 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.06 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Very Common0.06 obs.

Anemone caroliniana

Carolina Anemone

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Sand Milkweed

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.05 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

Pigeonweed

Common0.05 obs.

Scolia nobilitata

Common0.05 obs.

Apiomerus crassipes

Common0.05 obs.

Strigoderma arbicola

Occasional0.05 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional0.05 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Coenus delius

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional0.05 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Occasional0.05 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Rare0.05 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

Catgut

Rare0.05 obs.

Dianthus armeria

Grass Pink

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-70% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Forest City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Sand Ridge State Forest

in Forest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-69% vs. current

Manito

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+118% vs. current

Kilbourne

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+167% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% 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

#55

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#55 of 100 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-70% species diversity