Jasper County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jasper County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Willow Hill, Jasper County hosts 3650% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Willow Hill

+3650% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.99 obs.

Borago officinalis

Borage

Very Common3.64 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common1.85 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common1.51 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.47 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1.37 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.08 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional1.05 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1.01 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Willow Hill

+3650% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.99 obs.

Borago officinalis

Borage

Very Common3.64 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common2 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common1.85 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common1.51 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.47 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional1.37 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Occasional1.08 obs.

Phlox subulata

Moss Pink

Occasional1.05 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1.01 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla simplex

Common Cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Yellowthroat

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Rare1 obs.

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