Green County

Ecosystem Overview

The Green County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Green 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 Skinner Creek, Green County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Green County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Skinner Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common8 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common7 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common7 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common7 obs.

Sabulina michauxii

Rock Sandwort

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common5 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Common5 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Occasional5 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional5 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional5 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Rare4 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Rare4 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Green County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Zander Lake

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Beckman Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Glarus

Importance: 0.32

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 Green County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Green County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Zander Lake

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

Beckman Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Glarus

Importance: 0.32

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Skinner Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common8 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Very Common7 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common7 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common7 obs.

Sabulina michauxii

Rock Sandwort

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common5 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Common5 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Occasional5 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional5 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional5 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional4 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Rare4 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Rare4 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare4 obs.

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