Manito

Ecosystem Overview

The Manito ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason 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 Mason County nearby has 86% more documented species, Manito offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Very Common0.89 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common0.36 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.15 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.13 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common0.12 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Assassin Bug

Common0.12 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Forest City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Sand Ridge State Forest

in Forest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-54% vs. current

Kilbourne

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-86% vs. current

Havana

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Forest City

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Sand Ridge State Forest

in Forest City

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Topeka

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-54% vs. current

Kilbourne

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ellisia nyctelea

Aunt Lucy

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Very Common0.89 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common0.36 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common0.15 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Common0.13 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common0.12 obs.

Melanolestes picipes

Assassin Bug

Common0.12 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-86% species diversity