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Grafton

Ecosystem Overview

The Grafton ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in jersey 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 Jersey County nearby has 89% more documented species, Grafton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 jersey county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Jersey County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Cicindela sexguttata

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.
Marmota monax

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.
Triodanis perfoliata

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Common1 obs.
Junonia coenia

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common1 obs.
Aquarius remigis

Aquarius remigis

Common1 obs.
Hirundo rustica

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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