MacOupin County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOupin County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Macoupin County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carlinville, MacOupin County hosts 2950% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Macoupin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlinville

+2950% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Creophilus maxillosus

Hairy rove beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+917%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Macoupin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlinville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Beaver Dam Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+578% 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 Macoupin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+917%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Macoupin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlinville

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+2950% vs. current

Beaver Dam Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+578% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlinville

+2950% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Creophilus maxillosus

Hairy rove beetle

Rare1 obs.

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