Boone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Boone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone 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 Belvidere, Boone County hosts 72% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Boone County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Belvidere

+72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common9 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Common8 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common7 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common7 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common7 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional6 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Occasional6 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare6 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Boone County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belvidere

Importance: 0.49

58 species

+72% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Boone County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belvidere

Importance: 0.49

58 species

+72% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Belvidere

+72% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common9 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Common8 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common7 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common7 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common7 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional6 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Occasional6 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare6 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare5 obs.

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