Lee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee 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 Dixon, Lee County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixon

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common2 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

downy gentian

Occasional2 obs.

Phemeranthus rugospermus

prairie fameflower

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Rare2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixon

Importance: 0.49

3 species

+3233% 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 Lee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Dixon

Importance: 0.49

3 species

+3233% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dixon

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Echinacea pallida

pale echinacea

Common2 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

downy gentian

Occasional2 obs.

Phemeranthus rugospermus

prairie fameflower

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Rare2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

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