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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Burweed
Woodbine
Asian Lady Beetle
Sweet-Bean

Jumping Spiders
Witchgrass

Sticktight
Carpetweed
Cliff Swallow
Trumpetvine

13-Year Cicada

American Toad
Tatou A Neuf Bandes
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Illinois
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 Hardin County County.
The Cave-in-rock ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Hardin County nearby has 81% more documented species, Cave-in-rock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 100 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.