Belleville
Ecosystem Overview
The Belleville ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East St. Louis, Belleville hosts 79% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Triticum aestivum
Common wheat
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Schistocerca obscura
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Armadillidium nasatum
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Triodanis perfoliata
round-leaved triodanis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Belleville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bellevillewithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.