Johnson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnson County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Buncombe, Johnson County hosts 813% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Buncombe

+813% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common22 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common19 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common15.52 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common13.24 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Very Common11.6 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common11.29 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common10 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common9.26 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common9.25 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common9 obs.

Itea virginica

Sweetspire

Occasional7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional7 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional6 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare6 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Slimy Salamander

Rare6 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belknap

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Simpson

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

New Burnside

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+170% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+217% vs. current

Buncombe

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+813% 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 Johnson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Belknap

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Simpson

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Vienna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Ferne Clyffe State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

New Burnside

Importance: 0.70

27 species

+170% vs. current

Cypress

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+217% vs. current

Buncombe

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+813% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Buncombe

+813% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common22 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common19 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common15.52 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common13.24 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Very Common11.6 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Common11.29 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Greek Valerian

Common10 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common9.26 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common9.25 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common9 obs.

Itea virginica

Sweetspire

Occasional7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Occasional7 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American Columbo

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional6 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Occasional6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare6 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Slimy Salamander

Rare6 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare6 obs.

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