Arthur

Ecosystem Overview

The Arthur ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Douglas County nearby has 86% more documented species, Arthur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 98 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 98 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common0.86 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common0.83 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.37 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common0.37 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Very Common0.37 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Common0.37 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common0.37 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.08 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Villa Grove

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Tuscola

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Arcola

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Hindsboro

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Walnut Point State Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-67% 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 Douglas County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Very Common0.86 obs.

Plantago major

Plantain

Very Common0.83 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

Prostrate Sandmat

Very Common0.37 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common0.37 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

Blowball

Very Common0.37 obs.

Cynanchum laeve

Sandvine

Common0.37 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk Spurge

Common0.37 obs.

Glycine max

Soybean

Common0.16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.08 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.08 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-86% vs. current

Villa Grove

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+22% vs. current

Tuscola

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+38% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+57% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Arcola

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+267% vs. current

Hindsboro

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Walnut Point State Park

Importance: 0.60

33 species

-67% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 98 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-86% species diversity