Clinton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Carlyle, Clinton County hosts 3300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Clinton 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlyle

+3300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlyle

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3300% vs. current

Albers

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+3300% 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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlyle

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3300% vs. current

Albers

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+3300% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlyle

+3300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Oecanthus niveus

narrow-winged tree cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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