Karnak

Ecosystem Overview

The Karnak ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pulaski County nearby has 42% more documented species, Karnak offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 64 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 64 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.4 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common0.68 obs.

Oenothera biennis

Candlestick

Very Common0.5 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Very Common0.4 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.25 obs.

Striatoandricus aciculatus

Common0.09 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Sourgum

Common0.09 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Wahoo

Common0.09 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.09 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.05 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.05 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare0.05 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare0.05 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-17% vs. current

New Grand Chain

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+36% vs. current

Ullin

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Mounds

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+463% vs. current

Olmsted

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4400% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4400% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.4 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common0.68 obs.

Oenothera biennis

Candlestick

Very Common0.5 obs.

Apios americana

Apios

Very Common0.4 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.25 obs.

Striatoandricus aciculatus

Common0.09 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Sourgum

Common0.09 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Wahoo

Common0.09 obs.

Thalia dealbata

Common0.09 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.05 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Occasional0.05 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.05 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Occasional0.05 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.05 obs.

Physalis longifolia

Common Groundcherry

Occasional0.05 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Rare0.05 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare0.05 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-42% vs. current

Karnak

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-17% vs. current

New Grand Chain

Importance: 0.70

33 species

+36% vs. current

Ullin

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+150% vs. current

Mounds

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+463% vs. current

Olmsted

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Pulaski

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+4400% vs. current

Mound City

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+4400% 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 64 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski County

-42% species diversity