Marinette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marinette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Marinette 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 Marinette, Marinette County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Marinette County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Marinette

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Very Common4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Calystegia spithamaea

Upright Bindweed

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common3 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

slender penstemon

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Rare2 obs.

Psectraglaea carnosa

Rare2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marinette County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Marinette

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Grandfather Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Noquebay

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mathis Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Left Foot Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crivitz

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Niagara

Importance: 0.30

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 Marinette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marinette County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Marinette

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Grandfather Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Noquebay

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mathis Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Left Foot Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crivitz

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Niagara

Importance: 0.30

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Marinette

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Very Common4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Calystegia spithamaea

Upright Bindweed

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common3 obs.

Penstemon gracilis

slender penstemon

Common3 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Rare2 obs.

Psectraglaea carnosa

Rare2 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Rare2 obs.

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