Shabbona
Ecosystem Overview
The Shabbona ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in dekalb county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While DeKalb County nearby has 73% more documented species, Shabbona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 dekalb county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Or Michaelmas Daisy
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Elymus canadensis
Great Plains Wildrye
Trifolium hybridum
alsike clover
Symphyotrichum laeve
smooth aster
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Verbena stricta
Mullein-Leaved Vervain
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sleepingplant
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Ratibida pinnata
Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower
Helianthus grosseserratus
Thick-Toothed Sunflower
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Symphyotrichum ericoides
White-Wreath Aster
Hibiscus trionum
Flower of an hour
Abutilon theophrasti
china jute
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Plantago rugelii
Blackseed Plantain
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dekalb County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shabbonawithin Dekalb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.