Fort Massac State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Massac State Park ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Massac County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massac County nearby has 57% more documented species, Fort Massac State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 80 Massac 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 80 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis aciculata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.98 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.81 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.55 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.36 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Occasional0.31 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.29 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional0.26 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.23 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.21 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-57% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-53% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-26% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+162% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+127% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-8% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+79% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+89% 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 Massac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-57% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-53% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-26% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+162% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+127% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-8% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+79% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+89% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Very Common2 obs.

Celticecis aciculata

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisasterisca

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common0.98 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.81 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.55 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.36 obs.

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Occasional0.31 obs.

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Occasional0.29 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional0.26 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Rare0.23 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.21 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.2 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 80 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-57% species diversity