Pere Marquette State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Pere Marquette State Park ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Jersey County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jersey County, Pere Marquette State Park hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #67 for species diversity among 100 Jersey County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.66 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common8.31 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common7 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common3.15 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3.01 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common2.03 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Jerseyville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+103% vs. current

Elsah

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+267% vs. current

Fidelity

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Otterville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Jerseyville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Camp Piasa

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% 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 Jersey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+3% vs. current

Jerseyville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-4% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+103% vs. current

Elsah

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+267% vs. current

Fidelity

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Otterville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7600% vs. current

Jerseyville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Camp Piasa

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13.66 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern Plains Bumble Bee

Very Common8.31 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Very Common7 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard'S Cricket Frog

Very Common3.15 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common3.01 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common2.03 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Syrbula admirabilis

Handsome Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Rare2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Red Sumac

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey County

+3% species diversity