Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Very Common1.05 obs.
Monarda fistulosa
Beebalm
Very Common0.81 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Illinois
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.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Spring Peeper
Beebalm
Golden-Crowned Kinglet
Red Carpenter Ant
Blackcap
Horseweed
Black Oak
Assassin Bug
Boreal Chorus Frog
Blackjack Oak
Bullfrog
Ebony Spleenwort
Soapwort
Grassland Pricklypear
Eastern Whip-Poor-Will
Carpenter Ant
Hackberry Emperor
Turkey
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The Forest City ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mason County, Forest City hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.