Prophetstown
Ecosystem Overview
The Prophetstown ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in whiteside county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sterling, Prophetstown hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 whiteside county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Allium canadense
Wild Garlic
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
appendaged waterleaf
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffee-Tree
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Whiteside County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Prophetstown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prophetstownwithin Whiteside County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.