Richland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Richland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland 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 North Park Lake, Richland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Richland 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. North Park Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional3 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Richland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Richwood Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Richland Center

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% vs. current

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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 Richland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Richland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagle Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Richwood Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Richland Center

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% 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. North Park Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional3 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional3 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare3 obs.

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