Brookport

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookport ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Massac County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massac County nearby has 53% more documented species, Brookport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 80 Massac County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 80 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.16 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.14 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.13 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.12 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Common0.11 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.09 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Common0.09 obs.

Celticecis connata

Common0.08 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional0.08 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional0.08 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.08 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Occasional0.08 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.07 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Rare0.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.07 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-53% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-49% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-20% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+185% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+9% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+147% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+95% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+106% 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

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massac County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Massac County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-53% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-49% vs. current

Brookport

Importance: 0.70

46 species

-20% vs. current

Joppa

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+185% vs. current

Fort Massac State Park

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+9% vs. current

Metropolis

Importance: 0.60

15 species

+147% vs. current

Metropolis Country Club

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+95% vs. current

Mermet

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+106% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.16 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common0.14 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.13 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Common0.12 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Hickory Bullet Gall Midge

Common0.11 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Japanese Mazus

Common0.09 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.09 obs.

Celticecis capsularis

Common0.09 obs.

Celticecis connata

Common0.08 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional0.08 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional0.08 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.08 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Occasional0.08 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional0.07 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.07 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Rare0.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.07 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Rare0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 80 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 80 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Massac County

-53% species diversity