Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Murphysboro, Jackson County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Jackson 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. Murphysboro

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Very Common9 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common7 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Common7 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common6 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional6 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Occasional6 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Occasional6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

widow's-tears

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Murphysboro

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Tower

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kinkaid Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Murphysboro

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Tower

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kinkaid Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% 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. Murphysboro

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Very Common9 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common7 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Common7 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common6 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional6 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Occasional6 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Occasional6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

widow's-tears

Occasional5 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare5 obs.

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