Jersey County
Ecosystem Overview
The Jersey County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in jersey 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 Jerseyville, Jersey County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 jersey county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Polymnia canadensis
Pale-Flowered Leafcup
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Syrbula admirabilis
Handsome Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jersey County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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