Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Waterloo Reservoir, Monroe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterloo Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

shalebarren aster

Common3 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Common3 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Occasional3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterloo

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterloo

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterloo Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

prairie-tea

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Clasping Aster

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

shalebarren aster

Common3 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

few-head blazingstar

Common3 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Occasional3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Occasional3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Rare2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

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