Piatt County

Ecosystem Overview

The Piatt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Piatt 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 Arrowhead Lake, Piatt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Piatt County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Arrowhead Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common13 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common12 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Very Common10 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common8 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common7 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional6 obs.

Pleurobema sintoxia

round pigtoe

Occasional6 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Occasional6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional5 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Occasional5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Rare4 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Piatt County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

4-h Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% 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 Piatt County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Piatt County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

4-h Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Arrowhead Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common13 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common12 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Very Common10 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common8 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common7 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common7 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common7 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Common6 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional6 obs.

Pleurobema sintoxia

round pigtoe

Occasional6 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Occasional6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional5 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Occasional5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare4 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Rare4 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare4 obs.

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