Newton

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper 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 Jasper County nearby has 85% more documented species, Newton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 56 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 56 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.25 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common0.19 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.09 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.09 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.09 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.09 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Yale

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Willow Hill

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Hidalgo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Sam Parr State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-15% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Prairie Ridge State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% 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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jasper County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Yale

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Wheeler

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Willow Hill

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Hidalgo

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Sam Parr State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-15% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.60

11 species

0% vs. current

Prairie Ridge State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+450% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common1 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common0.25 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-Headed Woodpecker

Common0.19 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Common0.09 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common0.09 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.09 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.09 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

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 56 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-85% species diversity