Keith Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Keith Township ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wayne County, Keith Township hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 66 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 66 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common3.87 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.77 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2.62 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Very Common1.8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common1.64 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1.27 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common1.17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.96 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.96 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.93 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.92 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional0.91 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.91 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.89 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare0.87 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.87 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Rare0.86 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+3% vs. current

Indian Prairie Township

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Bedford Township

Importance: 0.70

68 species

+12% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+33% vs. current

Johnsonville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Cisne

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Wayne City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+3% vs. current

Indian Prairie Township

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+1% vs. current

Bedford Township

Importance: 0.70

68 species

+12% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+33% vs. current

Johnsonville

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+986% vs. current

Cisne

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2433% vs. current

Jeffersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Wayne City

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 66 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common3.87 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.77 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common2.62 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Very Common1.8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common1.64 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1.27 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common1.17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common0.96 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.96 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.93 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional0.92 obs.

Ampelopsis cordata

False Grape

Occasional0.91 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.91 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional0.89 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare0.87 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare0.87 obs.

Hypericum prolificum

Broombush

Rare0.86 obs.

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