Carroll County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carroll County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Horseshoe Lake, Carroll County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Very Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common3 obs.

Carex blanda

bland sedge

Common2 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Savanna

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Thomson

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Savanna

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Thomson

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Very Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4 obs.

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common3 obs.

Carex blanda

bland sedge

Common2 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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