Springfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Springfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in sangamon 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 11 sangamon county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magicicada tredecassini
13-year cicada
Magicicada neotredecim
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Odontotaenius disjunctus
bessbug
Solidago canadensis
Canadian goldenrod
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Tetrapyrgos nigripes
Trachelipus rathkii
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sangamon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Springfield. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Springfieldwithin Sangamon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.