Donnellson

Ecosystem Overview

The Donnellson ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 92% more documented species, Donnellson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #83 for species diversity among 100 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.44 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.39 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.04 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.02 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Litchfield

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-92% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-92% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-67% vs. current

Taylor Springs

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Schram City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Coffeen

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-25% vs. current

Panama

Importance: 0.70

7 species

-14% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Litchfield

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-92% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-92% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-67% vs. current

Taylor Springs

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Schram City

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Coffeen

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-25% vs. current

Panama

Importance: 0.70

7 species

-14% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.44 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.39 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.04 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Very Common0.04 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.02 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Common0.02 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

#83

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#83 of 100 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-92% species diversity