McDonough County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The McDonough County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in McDonough County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sciota, McDonough County hosts 0% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Sciota

+0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common3 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Occasional2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

Prickly Ash

Rare2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Sciota

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Very Common3 obs.

Commelina communis

Common Dayflower

Very Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Common3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

Plane

Occasional2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

Prickly Ash

Rare2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare2 obs.

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