Charleston
Ecosystem Overview
The Charleston ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in coles county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mattoon, Charleston hosts 133% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 coles county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Clogmia albipunctatus
Drain fly
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Lampropeltis calligaster
Prairie Kingsnake
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Scilla siberica
Siberian squill
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Coles County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Charleston. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Charlestonwithin Coles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.