Sauk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sauk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Sauk 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 Baraboo, Sauk County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Sauk County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common45 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common38 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common30 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common30 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common30 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common29 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common28 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common28 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common28 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common27 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common27 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional27 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional25 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional24 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional24 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional24 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare21 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare21 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

+85% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+245% 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 Sauk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Mound Lake

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

+85% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+245% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common45 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common38 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common30 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common30 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common30 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common29 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common28 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common28 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common28 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common27 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common27 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional27 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional25 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional24 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional24 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional24 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare21 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Rare21 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare21 obs.

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