Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve

Ecosystem Overview

The Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 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, Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Common3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Aromatic Aster

Common3 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

Ontario Blazing-Star

Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Euploca tenella

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago drummondii

Occasional2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum sericeum

Silky Aster

Rare2 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Rare2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Fults

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+40% vs. current

Hecker

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Maeystown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+48% 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 80 total documented species.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Very Common5 obs.

Croton monanthogynus

Prairie-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

Side-Oats Grama

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

Rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum patens

Skydrop Aster

Common3 obs.

Agkistrodon contortrix

Northern Copperhead

Common3 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Aromatic Aster

Common3 obs.

Liatris cylindracea

Ontario Blazing-Star

Common3 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Bluejoint

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Euploca tenella

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda bradburiana

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago drummondii

Occasional2 obs.

Stenaria nigricans

Star-Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula caroliniana

Indian-Cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum sericeum

Silky Aster

Rare2 obs.

Dasistoma macrophyllum

Rare2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

Fults

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+8% vs. current

Valmeyer

Importance: 0.70

57 species

+40% vs. current

Hecker

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Maeystown

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Kidd Lake State Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+48% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

+4% species diversity