Vermilion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Vermilion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermilion 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 Danville, Vermilion County hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Vermilion County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Danville

+133% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common37 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common34 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common28 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common24 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common14 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common13 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common12 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common12 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional11 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional11 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional11 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional10 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional9 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare8 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare8 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Vermilion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Danville

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Vermilion

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.29

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 Vermilion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Vermilion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Danville

Importance: 0.50

43 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Vermilion

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.29

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Danville

+133% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common37 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common34 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common28 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common24 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common15 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common14 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common14 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common13 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common12 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common12 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional11 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional11 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional11 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional10 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional10 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional9 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare8 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare8 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Rare7 obs.

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