Effingham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Effingham County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Effingham County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Effingham, Effingham County hosts 1300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Effingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham

+1300% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Gillenia stipulata

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza fricki

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Ballard Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Lake Sara

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+409% 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 Effingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Effingham County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Effingham

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+1300% vs. current

Ballard Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Watson

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Lake Sara

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+409% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Effingham

+1300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Gillenia stipulata

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza virginica

Slender Bush Clover

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza fricki

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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