Tazewell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tazewell County ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Tazewell County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Morton, Tazewell County hosts 760% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Tazewell County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morton

+760% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

white-star

Very Common3 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+760%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+760% 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 Tazewell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+760%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Morton

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+760% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morton

+760% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

white-star

Very Common3 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Very Common3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Rare2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare2 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Rare2 obs.

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