Mermet

Ecosystem Overview

The Mermet ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Massac County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massac County nearby has 77% more documented species, Mermet offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 80 Massac County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 80 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.98 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Very Common0.66 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Very Common0.65 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common0.58 obs.

Xanthopastis regnatrix

Very Common0.55 obs.

Iris fulva

Copper Iris

Common0.53 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.4 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common0.22 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.15 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.14 obs.

Rumex verticillatus

Swamp Dock

Occasional0.14 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Occasional0.06 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Occasional0.03 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Occasional0.03 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.02 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-77% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-75% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-61% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-47% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+20% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-51% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% 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 Massac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-77% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-75% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-61% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+38% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

-47% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+20% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-51% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-5% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 80 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.98 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Foxglove Beardtongue

Very Common0.66 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

Leadplant

Very Common0.65 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common0.58 obs.

Xanthopastis regnatrix

Very Common0.55 obs.

Iris fulva

Copper Iris

Common0.53 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common0.4 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Common0.22 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common0.15 obs.

Conium maculatum

Hemlock

Common0.14 obs.

Rumex verticillatus

Swamp Dock

Occasional0.14 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional0.07 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Occasional0.06 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Occasional0.03 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Occasional0.03 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.02 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Rare0.02 obs.

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