Rock Island County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rock Island County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock Island 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 Moline, Rock Island County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Rock Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common19 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

+186% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

+56% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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 Rock Island County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Rock Island County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Moline

Importance: 0.52

35 species

+186% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.52

64 species

+56% vs. current

East Moline

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silvis

Importance: 0.41

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Milan

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.41

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rapids City

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Moline

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common19 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common8 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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