Pierce County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pierce County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, 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. Compared to nearby 0.22 Reservoir, Pierce County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. 0.22 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common7 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common5 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common4 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

ground-plum milk-vetch

Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Prescott

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% vs. current

Maiden Rock

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Pierce County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Louise

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Prescott

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% vs. current

Maiden Rock

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. 0.22 Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common7 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common5 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common4 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

ground-plum milk-vetch

Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

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