Wayne County
Ecosystem Overview
The Wayne County ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fairfield, Wayne County hosts 1300% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 wayne county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Percina maculata
Blackside Darter
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
Pimephales notatus
Bluntnose minnow
Etheostoma asprigene
Mud Darter
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
Warmouth
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Fundulus notatus
Blackstripe topminnow
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Racer
Palaemon kadiakensis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wayne County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wayne Countywithin Wayne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.