Kankakee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kankakee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kankakee County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kankakee, Kankakee County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Kankakee County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common23 obs.

Ortmanniana ligamentina

Very Common7 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common5 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

american fox-sedge

Common4 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Phidippus clarus

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperotettix viridis

Meadow Purple-Striped Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

creeping yellow-cress

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare4 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee

Importance: 0.51

13 species

+669% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hopkins Park

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% 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 Kankakee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee

Importance: 0.51

13 species

+669% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hopkins Park

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common23 obs.

Ortmanniana ligamentina

Very Common7 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Common5 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

american fox-sedge

Common4 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Phidippus clarus

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperotettix viridis

Meadow Purple-Striped Grasshopper

Occasional4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

creeping yellow-cress

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare4 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

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