Henderson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Henderson County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Henderson County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gladstone, Henderson County hosts 7600% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Gladstone

+7600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12.1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.61 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.51 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3.32 obs.

Gentiana alba

Very Common3.11 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common2.27 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common1.94 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common1.88 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common1.76 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional1.74 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional1.7 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional1.67 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1.62 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional1.55 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Occasional1.54 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1.42 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1.39 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare1.37 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Gladstone

+7600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common12.1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common6.61 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common3.51 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common3.32 obs.

Gentiana alba

Very Common3.11 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Common2.27 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common1.94 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common1.88 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common1.76 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional1.74 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional1.7 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Occasional1.67 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1.62 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional1.55 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Occasional1.54 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1.42 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Rare1.39 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Rare1.37 obs.

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