Grundy County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grundy County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Grundy 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 Heidecke Lake, Grundy County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Grundy 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. Heidecke Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Very Common7 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Very Common4 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Smallmouth buffalo

Very Common3 obs.

Calystegia sepium

Hedge Bindweed

Very Common3 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Common3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Etheostoma nigrum

Johnny Darter

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Thick-Toothed Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Rare2 obs.

Moxostoma duquesnii

Black Redhorse

Rare2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Grundy County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Morris

Importance: 0.34

26 species

+285% 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 Grundy County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Grundy County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Morris

Importance: 0.34

26 species

+285% 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. Heidecke Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Very Common7 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Very Common4 obs.

Ictiobus bubalus

Smallmouth buffalo

Very Common3 obs.

Calystegia sepium

Hedge Bindweed

Very Common3 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Common3 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Etheostoma nigrum

Johnny Darter

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus grosseserratus

Thick-Toothed Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Rare2 obs.

Moxostoma duquesnii

Black Redhorse

Rare2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare2 obs.

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