Mason County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason 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 Dierker Lake, Mason County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dierker Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Strigoderma arbicola

Very Common7 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common6 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common6 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Very Common5 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Paratylotropidia brunneri

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Common4 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Common4 obs.

Krigia virginica

Virginia dwarf-dandelion

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dierker Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Strigoderma arbicola

Very Common7 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common6 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common6 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Very Common5 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common5 obs.

Paratylotropidia brunneri

Common5 obs.

Heterotheca camporum

prairie golden-aster

Common4 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Common4 obs.

Krigia virginica

Virginia dwarf-dandelion

Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Lithospermum caroliniense

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional4 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare3 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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