Johnson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnson 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 Bethlehem Bay, Johnson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Johnson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bethlehem Bay

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common17 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common8 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common7 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional6 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional6 obs.

Hottonia inflata

American featherfoil

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional6 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare6 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Rare6 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Vienna

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Belknap

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

New Burnside

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Johnson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Vienna

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Goreville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Belknap

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

New Burnside

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bethlehem Bay

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common17 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common9 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-pink

Common8 obs.

Frasera caroliniensis

American columbo

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common7 obs.

Itea virginica

Virginia Sweetspire

Common7 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Arundinaria gigantea

switch cane

Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional6 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional6 obs.

Hottonia inflata

American featherfoil

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional6 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare6 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Rare6 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Rare6 obs.

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