Morton
Ecosystem Overview
The Morton ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in tazewell county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tazewell County nearby has 88% more documented species, Morton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 tazewell county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Abutilon theophrasti
china jute
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sandalus niger
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Viola odorata
sweet violet
Cynanchum laeve
climbing-milkweed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tazewell County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mortonwithin Tazewell County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.