Randolph County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Randolph County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph 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 Baldwin, Randolph County hosts 1340% 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

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Baldwin

+1340% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common8.92 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common8.31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common8.23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common7.45 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common7 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional6 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional5.72 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional5.18 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Occasional5 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Rare5 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare4.53 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare4.01 obs.

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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

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Baldwin

+1340% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common8.92 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common8.31 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common8.23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common7.45 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Common7 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

Pillbug

Common7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Common6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional6 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional5.72 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional5.18 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Occasional5 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Furrow Orbweaver

Rare5 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare4.53 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare4.01 obs.

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