Douglas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Douglas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas 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 Lake Minnesuing, Douglas County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Minnesuing

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Aeshna constricta

Lance-tipped Darner

Common3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional3 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Minnesuing

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Aeshna constricta

Lance-tipped Darner

Common3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common3 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional3 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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