Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bluffs, Scott County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Bluffs

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.71 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common1.61 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.54 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.5 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1.35 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.26 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.16 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.85 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.83 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.83 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Occasional0.8 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.8 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Occasional0.78 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare0.78 obs.

Solanum tuberosum

Potato

Rare0.75 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Rare0.74 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Naples

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+850% vs. current

Glasgow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Alsey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Winchester Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Merritt

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3700% 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 Scott County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Scott County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Naples

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+850% vs. current

Glasgow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Alsey

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Winchester

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Winchester Cemetery

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Merritt

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1.71 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common1.61 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1.54 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.5 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common1.35 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.26 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.16 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.85 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.83 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional0.83 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Occasional0.8 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.8 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Occasional0.78 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Rare0.78 obs.

Solanum tuberosum

Potato

Rare0.75 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Carpet Box

Rare0.74 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Bluffs

+0% species diversity