Spoon River State Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Spoon River State Forest ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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 Knox County nearby has 85% more documented species, Spoon River State Forest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Knox County

-85% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.39 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Very Common0.34 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.3 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common0.21 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.11 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-85% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-77% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-77% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-74% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-21% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% 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 Knox County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus imbricaria

Laurel Oak

Very Common0.39 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Very Common0.34 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Very Common0.3 obs.

Lysimachia punctata

Large Loosestrife

Very Common0.21 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Common0.11 obs.

Sanicula canadensis

Canada Sanicle

Common0.1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Common0.04 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-85% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-77% vs. current

Knoxville

Importance: 0.70

47 species

-77% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

-74% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-21% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Knox County

-85% species diversity