Marion County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Alma, Marion County hosts 1825% 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

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Alma

+1825% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6.87 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common4 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common2.25 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional2 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare2 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Rare2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare2 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

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Alma

+1825% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common7.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6.87 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common5 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common4 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Buck Brush

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common2.25 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional2 obs.

Hedera helix

Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Rare2 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Rare2 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

White Evening-Primrose

Rare2 obs.

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