Rooks Creek Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Rooks Creek Township ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Livingston 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 Livingston County, Rooks Creek Township hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Livingston County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common2.45 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common1.88 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common1.87 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common1.8 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common1.16 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Common1.1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common1 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional0.97 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.85 obs.

Cotinus coggygria

Fustet

Occasional0.85 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Occasional0.73 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare0.69 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Rare0.62 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.61 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Nevada Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Sunbury Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Esmen Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Amity Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Pontiac Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Fairbury

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% 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 Livingston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Livingston County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+7% vs. current

Nevada Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Sunbury Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Esmen Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Amity Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Pontiac Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

+3% vs. current

Fairbury

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1200% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Livingston County

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Very Common2.45 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake

Very Common1.88 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Bullfrog

Very Common1.87 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common1.8 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common1.16 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Common1.1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1.06 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.01 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common1 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional0.97 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Occasional0.95 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.85 obs.

Cotinus coggygria

Fustet

Occasional0.85 obs.

Choristoneura rosaceana

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Occasional0.73 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare0.69 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Rare0.62 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Rare0.61 obs.

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