Carpentersville
Ecosystem Overview
The Carpentersville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in kane 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 kane county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Hackelia virginiana
Beggar'S-Lice
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Plantago rugelii
Blackseed Plantain
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Haemorhous purpureus
Purple/Cassin'S Finch
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Geum canadense
White Avens
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carpentersville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carpentersvillewithin Kane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.