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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Green Milkweed

Wild Petunia

Rosinweed
Side-Oats Grama
Prairie-Tea

Purple Dalea

Northern Copperhead

Skydrop Aster

Aromatic Aster

Ontario Blazing-Star


Solomon'S Seal

Dusty Clover
American Spurge

Great Waterleaf
Star-Violet
Bluejoint
Redcedar

Pale Indian-Plantain
Common Buckeye
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois
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.
The Kidd Lake State Natural Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monroe County, Kidd Lake State Natural Area hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.