Bluff City

Ecosystem Overview

The Bluff City ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County nearby has 85% more documented species, Bluff City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Schuyler County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Schuyler County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Very Common0.13 obs.

Systena frontalis

Red-Headed Flea Beetle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Very Common0.13 obs.

Persicaria punctata

Dotted Knotweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.13 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Bean Leaf Beetle

Common0.11 obs.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Common0.11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.09 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common0.09 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schuyler County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Schuyler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+50% vs. current

Browning

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Schuy-rush Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+100% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+100% vs. current

Weinberg-king State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Scripps Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+100% 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 Schuyler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schuyler County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Schuyler County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+50% vs. current

Browning

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Schuy-rush Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+100% vs. current

Rushville

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+100% vs. current

Weinberg-king State Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Scripps Park

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Very Common0.13 obs.

Systena frontalis

Red-Headed Flea Beetle

Very Common0.13 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Bidens cernua

Pitchfork

Very Common0.13 obs.

Persicaria punctata

Dotted Knotweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.13 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Bean Leaf Beetle

Common0.11 obs.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Common0.11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.09 obs.

Colaptes auratus

Common Flicker

Common0.09 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.06 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Schuyler County

-85% species diversity