Pope County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pope County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Pope 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 Eddyville, Pope County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pope County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eddyville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Massospora cicadina

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common3 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Common3 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Common2 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common2 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Aureolaria flava

Yellow False Foxglove

Occasional2 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pope County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Glendale

Importance: 0.20

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 Pope County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pope County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Glendale

Importance: 0.20

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Eddyville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Massospora cicadina

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common3 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common3 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Common3 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Common2 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common2 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Aureolaria flava

Yellow False Foxglove

Occasional2 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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