Marshall

Ecosystem Overview

The Marshall ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark 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 Clark County nearby has 85% more documented species, Marshall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 100 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common1.71 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.63 obs.

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Panax quinquefolius

Sang

Very Common0.44 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common0.16 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common0.16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

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Prunus triloba

Flowering Plum

Common0.03 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Casey

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-70% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lincoln Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+38% vs. current

Canyata Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+57% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-62% vs. current

Casey City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-62% 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 Clark County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Very Common1.71 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.63 obs.

No image

Panax quinquefolius

Sang

Very Common0.44 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common0.16 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common0.16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

No image

Prunus triloba

Flowering Plum

Common0.03 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-85% vs. current

Casey

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-70% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Martinsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lincoln Trail State Park

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+38% vs. current

Canyata Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+57% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-62% vs. current

Casey City Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-62% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 100 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-85% species diversity