Racine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Racine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Racine 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 Echo Lake, Racine County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Racine 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. Echo Lake

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common7 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common4 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common3 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Racine County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Browns Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.31

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Wind Point

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% 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 Racine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Racine County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Browns Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Waterford

Importance: 0.31

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Wind Point

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% 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. Echo Lake

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common7 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common4 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common3 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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