Jersey County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jersey County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Jersey 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 Jerseyville, Jersey County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jersey County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jerseyville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Elsah

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+809% 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 Jersey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Elsah

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+809% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jerseyville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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