Romeoville
Ecosystem Overview
The Romeoville ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in will county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Will County nearby has 21% more documented species, Romeoville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 will county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Floerkea proserpinacoides
False Mermaid-Weed
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Cardamine douglassii
purple cress
Boisea trivittata
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Will County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Romeoville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Romeovillewithin Will County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.