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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Woodbine
Mayapple

Althea
Common Cardinal
Pawpaw
Ragweed

Redroot
Poison Ivy
Cottonmouth
Green Clearwing
Texas Ratsnake

Yellowtop
Bald Eagle
Savannah Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Coyote
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alexander County County, Illinois
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 Alexander County County.
The Alexander County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Cape Girardeau, Alexander County hosts 28% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 93 Alexander County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.