Dekalb County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dekalb County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in DeKalb 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 Windhaven Retention, Dekalb County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 DeKalb County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Windhaven Retention

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common9 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common8 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common7 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common6 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common6 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Thick-Toothed Sunflower

Common6 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Common5 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common5 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum ascyron

Great St. John'S-Wort

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare4 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Shabbona

Importance: 0.31

27 species

+270% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% 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 DeKalb County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in DeKalb County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Shabbona

Importance: 0.31

27 species

+270% vs. current

Kingston

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Windhaven Retention

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common9 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Very Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common8 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common7 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common6 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common6 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Thick-Toothed Sunflower

Common6 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Common5 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common5 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional5 obs.

Hypericum ascyron

Great St. John'S-Wort

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare4 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

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