Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 30% more documented species, Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common6.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common5.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common1.69 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common1.69 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Common1.38 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common1.38 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common1.38 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Occasional1.38 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional1.11 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Rare1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-30% vs. current

Fults

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-27% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-5% vs. current

Hecker

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+800% vs. current

Maeystown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+980% vs. current

Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% 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 Monroe County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common6.07 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common5.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common2 obs.

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common1.69 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common1.69 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Common1.38 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Common1.38 obs.

Phacelia bipinnatifida

Common1.38 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Occasional1.38 obs.

Desmanthus illinoensis

Illinois Bundle-Flower

Occasional1.11 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Blackroot

Rare1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-30% vs. current

Fults

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-27% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-5% vs. current

Hecker

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+800% vs. current

Maeystown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+980% vs. current

Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-30% species diversity