Gallatin County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Gallatin County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Gallatin County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shawneetown, Gallatin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Gallatin County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawneetown

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common2 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dyscinetus morator

Rice beetle

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Cladonia furcata

Many-Forked Cladonia

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Otiocerus wolfii

Occasional1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Shawneetown

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common2 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dyscinetus morator

Rice beetle

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Common2 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Cladonia furcata

Many-Forked Cladonia

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Otiocerus wolfii

Occasional1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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