Peoria County

Ecosystem Overview

The Peoria County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Peoria 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 Davis Lake, Peoria County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Peoria County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Davis Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common25 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common19 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common17 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common14 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common13 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common11 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common10 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common10 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common10 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional7 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional7 obs.

Necrophila americana

American Carrion Beetle

Occasional7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare7 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Peoria County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Caboose Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hanna City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Peoria

Importance: 0.28

51 species

+96% 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 Peoria County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Peoria County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Caboose Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hanna City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

West Peoria

Importance: 0.28

51 species

+96% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Davis Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common25 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common19 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common17 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common14 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common13 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common11 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common10 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common10 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common10 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional7 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional7 obs.

Necrophila americana

American Carrion Beetle

Occasional7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare7 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare6 obs.

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