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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

American Persimmon
Horseweed
Amur Honeysuckle
Rum Cherry
Carolina Geranium
Bearded Pink
False Daisy

Lilac
Spreading Hedgeparsley
Sleepydick
White-Tailed Deer

Scots Pine

Largeleaf Brunnera
Bold Jumper

White Ash
Woodbine

Blaver

Burvine
Early Woodbuttercup
Burningbush
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The Charleston ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Coles County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Coles County, Charleston hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Coles County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Coles 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 Coles County County.